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RJ58 XZP

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

57,753 mi
Last recorded57,753 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 XZP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 57,753 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 55,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine has oil leak upper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 51,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 44,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 39,675 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 38,553 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 38,553 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 36,704 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall damage

Pass 24 Oct 2018 34,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 31,234 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 26,862 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 24,140 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 20,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 18,309 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 15,672 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 13,152 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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RJ58 XZP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 78,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ58 XZP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RJ58 XZP?

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What year was RJ58 XZP registered?

RJ58 XZP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 December 2008.

Is RJ58 XZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ58 XZP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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