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EF08 BFX

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,428 mi
Last recorded110,428 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 BFX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 110,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 105,041 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear oil diff leak .

Fail 9 Jun 2025 105,041 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear oil diff leak .

Pass 1 May 2024 95,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 85,750 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 83,185 miles

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 May 2021 76,262 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 76,262 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 May 2020 69,789 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 61,999 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 57,164 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 52,822 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 49,813 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and cuts in tread

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect components

Pass 6 Oct 2015 43,476 miles

engine pans

tested wet

Pass 8 Oct 2014 37,086 miles

Engine Cover Fitted, Under Trays Fitted, Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Scuff On Nearside Front Wheel Rim

Pass 5 Jun 2013 24,328 miles

Battery Covered

Both Sills Have Plastic Covings

Upper & Lower Of Engine Has Vairous Plastic Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 19,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2011 6,687 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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EF08 BFX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EF08 BFX, 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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EF08 BFX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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