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SH58 JAM

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,743 mi
Last recorded123,743 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH58 JAM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 123,743 miles

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 123,740 miles

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

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 120,671 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 120,664 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 117,804 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 115,267 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 112,678 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 110,127 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 110,126 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 108,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 99,397 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 99,396 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 84,391 miles

NSF tyre wearing outer edge

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 71,076 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 56,426 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has a nail in it

Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,573 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 38,277 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 26,619 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 17,502 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 12,473 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 12,430 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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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SH58 JAM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SH58 JAM, 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 SH58 JAM registered?

SH58 JAM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is SH58 JAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH58 JAM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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