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RK58 RRX

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,602 mi
Last recorded84,602 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 RRX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 84,602 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 84,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 83,889 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 83,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 83,097 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 83,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 82,209 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on or close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 81,158 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 80,333 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 79,825 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 78,878 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f o/s/f inner (3.5.1g)

rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 77,796 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 77,794 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 10 May 2016 71,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration bulb slight deterioration

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 20 May 2015 65,954 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 659,584 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2014 60,068 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 53,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2013 53,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 48,896 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 33,608 miles

front wiper blades starting to split

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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RK58 RRX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RK58 RRX, 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

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What year was RK58 RRX registered?

RK58 RRX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is RK58 RRX safe to buy?

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