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EJ08 EPA

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,924 mi
Last recorded99,924 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 EPA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 99,924 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 98,792 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024 89,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 85,628 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 85,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 80,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Travel on handbrake lever

Fail 26 Feb 2022 80,753 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Travel on handbrake lever

Pass 6 Mar 2021 74,647 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 66,499 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 58,313 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 48,993 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 41,237 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 41,237 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 39,071 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 34,897 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 34,897 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 31,070 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 26,667 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 21,432 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 16,856 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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EJ08 EPA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ08 EPA, 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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EJ08 EPA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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