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DE08 EHN

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,641 mi
Last recorded115,641 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 EHN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 115,641 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 101,792 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 101,451 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 90,720 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 72,938 miles

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge no cords visible and splits to inner sidewall 2154018

Fail 13 Sep 2016 72,938 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp snapped (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2453518 on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and leaking from previous repair (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

T.P.M.S light on

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge no cords visible and splits to inner sidewall 2154018

Pass 24 Nov 2015 57,565 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 57,565 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 48,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 44,027 miles

Both front tyres are cracking between tread blocks, Advise replacing tyres

Pass 15 Apr 2013 37,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Cracking

Offside Front Tyre Tread Cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 29,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2011 22,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front tyre treads cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2011 22,042 miles

front tyre treads cracking

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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DE08 EHN is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DE08 EHN, 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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DE08 EHN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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