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RW58 MJW

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,539 mi
Last recorded83,539 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRW58 MJW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 83,539 miles

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 9 Sep 2022 74,755 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 73,677 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 73,067 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 69,434 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 64,323 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 64,322 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 59,013 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking between tread

Offside Front tyre cracking between tread

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2016 53,519 miles

front tyres cracking

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Sep 2015 47,419 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 40,043 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Fail 3 Oct 2013 31,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 31,605 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 27,795 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 20,151 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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RW58 MJW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RW58 MJW, 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 RW58 MJW registered?

RW58 MJW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 December 2008.

Is RW58 MJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RW58 MJW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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