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AK58 EPO

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,330 mi
Last recorded131,330 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 EPO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 131,330 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 131,296 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 128,418 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear to Calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 128,398 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexible Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear to Calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 124,486 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 121,437 miles

Advise n/s/r bottom rose joint slight play

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play forward joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 118,102 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks in both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 108,287 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 108,287 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 95,461 miles

Nearside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre bold on inner edge and nail in tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2017 95,461 miles

Nearside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre bold on inner edge and nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2016 83,555 miles

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Front Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre Bald Inner Edge And Feathering

Pass 17 Jul 2015 76,790 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 60,448 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 60,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 46,614 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 41,437 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 41,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 36,197 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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AK58 EPO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AK58 EPO, 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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AK58 EPO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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