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SF58 RZS

2008 BMW 120

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,862 mi
Last recorded133,862 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF58 RZS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 133,862 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

condensation inside os headlight and osr position lamp

Pass 14 Mar 2025 131,356 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 131,182 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 128,371 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 125,563 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 125,560 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 121,710 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))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 121,710 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 114,390 miles

LARGE CRACK IN WINDSCREEN , BUT NOT AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD AHEAD

Fail 15 Sep 2020 114,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault LIGHT ON (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator LIGHT IS ON (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault LIGHT ON (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BROKEN (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault LIGHT ON (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN DOWN TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

LARGE CRACK IN WINDSCREEN , BUT NOT AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD AHEAD

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 110,672 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 110,562 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 102,252 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside handbrake performance low

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

Offside Rear brake caliper showing signs of dampness

Fail 25 Apr 2018 102,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside handbrake performance low

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

Offside Rear brake caliper showing signs of dampness

Pass 3 Mar 2017 94,609 miles

o/s/f brake flexi perishing

slight difference on rear brakes increase

Fail 3 Mar 2017 94,609 miles

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

o/s/f brake flexi perishing

slight difference on rear brakes increase

Pass 29 Jan 2016 80,603 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on edges just legal

Fail 26 Jan 2016 80,587 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres scrubbed on edges just legal

Pass 24 Jan 2015 62,344 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 45,955 miles

both front tyres badly worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Dec 2012 38,689 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 33,084 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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SF58 RZS is a 2008 BMW 120 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SF58 RZS, 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 SF58 RZS registered?

SF58 RZS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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