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EK08 EZO

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

202,910 mi
Last recorded202,910 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 EZO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 202,910 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 197,494 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 192,362 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 187,613 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 179,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalance on hand brake

Pass 10 Nov 2020 171,147 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer one in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 171,146 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer one in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer one in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 165,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 162,370 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

passenger front door damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2017 159,672 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 145,058 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front slight bearing noise

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 125,443 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 125,443 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 112,570 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 91,892 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting adrift

Pass 5 Mar 2012 66,871 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 51,062 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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EK08 EZO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EK08 EZO, 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 EZO registered?

EK08 EZO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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