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EA08 ZPW

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,722 mi
Last recorded119,722 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 ZPW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 119,722 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 115,554 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 109,662 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 109,655 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 104,305 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 99,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 96,877 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 86,000 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 68,386 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 51,837 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 51,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 32,877 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 30,682 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 25,352 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 25,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 20,017 miles

emissions very clean - difficult to record/measure

Pass 1 Mar 2012 16,130 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 10,889 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 ZPW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA08 ZPW registered?

EA08 ZPW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is EA08 ZPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 ZPW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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