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EA08 WBD

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,091 mi
Last recorded71,091 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 71,091 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 64,301 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,565 miles

advise no emission reading

Pass 15 Apr 2013 50,481 miles

advise no emission reading

Pass 16 Apr 2012 44,130 miles

advise no emission reading

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)

front inner brake pads approaching wear sensor

rear brake pads very low

Fail 16 Apr 2012 44,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

advise no emission reading

front inner brake pads approaching wear sensor

rear brake pads very low

Pass 15 Apr 2011 35,690 miles

zero emission reading

Fail 21 Apr 2010 23,593 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 23,593 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 WBD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WBD, 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 WBD registered?

EA08 WBD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is EA08 WBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 WBD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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