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RV58 OBG

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,359 mi
Last recorded173,359 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 OBG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 173,359 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 159,822 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 149,853 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 149,836 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 134,068 miles

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

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

tpms light on

Fail 25 Oct 2021 134,066 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 26 Oct 2020 121,191 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 121,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 111,963 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 97,225 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated needs clean and adjust (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 79,513 miles

rear washer inop

Pass 21 Oct 2016 77,112 miles

bonnet catch possible fault/o.k.at time of test

Pass 26 Oct 2015 75,045 miles

rear washer jet inop

Fail 26 Oct 2015 75,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear washer jet inop

Pass 17 Oct 2014 71,307 miles

rear tyres getting low

rear washer inop

Pass 25 Oct 2013 63,804 miles

rear washer inop

Pass 27 Oct 2012 44,921 miles

nearside front tyre worn very low on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit & deep cut in tread pattern

Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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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RV58 OBG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue 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 RV58 OBG, 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 RV58 OBG registered?

RV58 OBG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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