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EF08 OMU

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,196 mi
Last recorded156,196 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 156,196 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 149,115 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 149,115 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 132,350 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 110,766 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 90,766 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 71,171 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 51,464 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge,down to approx 2mm. aprox

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 OMU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 EF08 OMU, 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 EF08 OMU registered?

EF08 OMU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 July 2008.

Is EF08 OMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 OMU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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