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RK58 RWV

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

104,182 mi
Last recorded104,182 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 RWV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 104,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 100,300 miles

Front Inner Both front lower arm bushes have slight play

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2025 100,300 miles

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

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Both front lower arm bushes have slight play

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2023 97,007 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake light stays on

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 93,976 miles

Exhaust clamp split

Parking brake warning light on

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 91,058 miles

Parking brake warning light on.

exhaust clamp split

Pass 16 Oct 2020 89,282 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on edges slight worn and has tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 84,984 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 81,731 miles

park brake tell tale on, advise service or repair

Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,425 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 63,956 miles

both front tyres have slight treas and cracks

both rear tyres edges wearing worn also have tears small cuts

Pass 28 Apr 2015 57,599 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 45,324 miles

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

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Apr 2013 37,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs worn but not to excess.

both front tyres perished.

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 28,582 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 23,846 miles

wipers slightly smeary

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 RWV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 RK58 RWV, 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.

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What year was RK58 RWV registered?

RK58 RWV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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