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RK58 ZSG

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,394 mi
Last recorded78,394 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 ZSG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 78,394 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 72,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 66,798 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 66,790 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 63,795 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 56,339 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 46,900 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 45,338 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 45,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 42,424 miles

Offside Rear tyre damaged inner sidewall 225/40/18

Fail 21 Nov 2016 42,424 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre damaged inner sidewall 225/40/18

Pass 30 Nov 2015 41,062 miles

plastic under trays fitted

rear brake discs corroded

slight exhaust blow at rear

Fail 30 Nov 2015 41,058 miles

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

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

plastic under trays fitted

rear brake discs corroded

slight exhaust blow at rear

Pass 21 Nov 2014 39,475 miles

Both rear 225/40 x 18 tyres worn TO LIMIT

Nearside front 215/40 x 18 tyre perishing

Play in both front lower front suspension arm front bushes

Pass 8 Oct 2013 36,922 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 36,002 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 33,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear road wheel has been repaired

Fail 1 Sep 2012 33,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear road wheel has been repaired

Pass 2 Sep 2011 25,594 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 ZSG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZSG, 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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RK58 ZSG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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