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EA08 ULW

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,199 mi
Last recorded154,199 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 ULW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 154,199 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 145,934 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

flat tyre light on

full underbody tray

Pass 7 Jul 2020 144,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

emissions too clean to obtain a reading

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 7 Jul 2020 144,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

emissions too clean to obtain a reading

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 9 Apr 2019 132,231 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 9 May 2018 120,456 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2018 120,456 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2017 106,846 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 106,844 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 94,418 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2015 80,937 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 80,937 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 67,484 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,159 miles

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)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 39,507 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,199 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 ULW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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