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EA08 PNF

2008 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,732 mi
Last recorded32,732 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 PNF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 32,732 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 29,791 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 26,313 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 26,313 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 26,079 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 25,721 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 25,169 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 24,732 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 22,811 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 22,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 21,861 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 20,732 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 19,913 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 18,762 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 17,416 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 15,442 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 13,237 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 10,132 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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EA08 PNF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EA08 PNF, 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 EA08 PNF registered?

EA08 PNF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is EA08 PNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 PNF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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