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E25 BUT

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

118,808 mi
Last recorded118,808 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE25 BUT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 118,808 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 110,794 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 107,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 102,677 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 95,970 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 90,628 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 86,792 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 80,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 71,166 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 71,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,264 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 60,480 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 54,929 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,092 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 44,062 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,044 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 27,548 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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E25 BUT is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 E25 BUT, 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 E25 BUT registered?

E25 BUT is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is E25 BUT safe to buy?

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