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EA58 ORZ

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,511 mi
Last recorded101,511 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 ORZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 101,511 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front both (5.3.2 (b))

rear sub frame and rear suspensions all are corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2024 90,350 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 78,776 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 May 2022 69,804 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 69,579 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 69,061 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 67,299 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 67,293 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 64,526 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 60,537 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 57,870 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,658 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 52,311 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 48,716 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,097 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 43,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 ORZ 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 87.5%.

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 ORZ, 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 ORZ registered?

EA58 ORZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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