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RK58 TNU

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,096 mi
Last recorded147,096 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 TNU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 147,096 miles

Bodywork damaged.

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 144,773 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 138,562 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 131,231 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 121,835 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 115,398 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 115,398 miles

Central Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 104,538 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 104,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 102,775 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 102,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm also has wear on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wear on inner and outer tread, also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2017 96,208 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn/bold on edges

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Worn/bold on edges ()

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 96,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front tyre worn/bold on edges

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Worn/bold on edges ()

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 84,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 72,347 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 51,638 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 34,261 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 26,876 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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RK58 TNU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 TNU, 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 TNU registered?

RK58 TNU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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