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RV58 YEU

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,727 mi
Last recorded130,727 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 YEU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 130,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 8 May 2025 126,897 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 122,272 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 122,272 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 116,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 102,104 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 102,104 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 91,300 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 88,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 84,383 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 69,560 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 61,318 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 55,333 miles

WASHERS POOR

Pass 15 Jul 2015 49,911 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 42,572 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 33,225 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 33,225 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 25,811 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 25,811 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 16,848 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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RV58 YEU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV58 YEU, 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 YEU registered?

RV58 YEU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is RV58 YEU safe to buy?

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