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EA58 BDY

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,690 mi
Last recorded174,690 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 BDY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 174,690 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 161,319 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 155,086 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 144,570 miles

Nearside Parking brake has reduced performance.

Fail 25 Jul 2019 144,570 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake has reduced performance.

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 136,738 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 125,440 miles

Front Brake discs pitted.

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

Nearside parking performance reduced.

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 114,290 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 105,643 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 100,921 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 97,047 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 80,663 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 80,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 69,177 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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EA58 BDY is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EA58 BDY, 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 EA58 BDY registered?

EA58 BDY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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The MOT history for EA58 BDY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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