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BD08 EJZ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,997 mi
Last recorded108,997 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 EJZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 108,997 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 104,289 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 90,977 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 81,137 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 81,137 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative on both headlamps (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 77,968 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 73,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre slight inner sidewall damage

Pass 19 Jul 2018 66,473 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 66,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 59,049 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 59,049 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 50,021 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 36,439 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 33,836 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 28,944 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 22,244 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 17,040 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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BD08 EJZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BD08 EJZ, 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 BD08 EJZ registered?

BD08 EJZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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