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EFZ 1205

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,750 mi
Last recorded148,750 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFZ 1205
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 148,750 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 144,034 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 137,422 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 130,794 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 124,264 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 121,442 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 121,442 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 119,996 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 119,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 113,648 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 113,646 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 105,316 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 96,748 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 96,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

pad warning lamp on rear wire broken

Pass 3 May 2016 84,958 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 78,522 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 70,020 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 61,737 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 60,450 miles

both front tyres are deteriorating

Pass 6 Jan 2012 54,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2011 48,033 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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EFZ 1205 is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EFZ 1205, 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

How do I check the history of EFZ 1205?

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What year was EFZ 1205 registered?

EFZ 1205 is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is EFZ 1205 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFZ 1205 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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