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EK08 BVC

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

183,080 mi
Last recorded183,080 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 BVC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 183,080 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 173,226 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 173,226 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all four tyr 1 each (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 164,058 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 164,058 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 159,993 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 157,585 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 157,565 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2018 151,463 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Sep 2017 147,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 147,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 140,891 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 135,208 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 127,583 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 191,222 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 113,539 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 108,741 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)

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

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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EK08 BVC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 EK08 BVC, 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 EK08 BVC registered?

EK08 BVC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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