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EF08 BWA

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,327 mi
Last recorded181,327 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 BWA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2025 181,327 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 167,006 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 152,408 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 132,300 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 116,933 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 111,059 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 101,265 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 89,528 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 83,060 miles

Front NORMAL TYRES

Rear RUN-FLAT TYRES

Pass 2 Feb 2016 67,891 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2015 57,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 43,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 25,727 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 22,867 miles

Both front tyres outer treads wearing low.

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 BWA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BWA, 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 EF08 BWA registered?

EF08 BWA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is EF08 BWA safe to buy?

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