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EK08 FZE

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,744 mi
Last recorded92,744 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 FZE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 92,744 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 76,784 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 64,558 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2017 59,679 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 49,499 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2016 49,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bald edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bald edge (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 37,511 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 32,085 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 24,679 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 29 Feb 2012 21,221 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

exceptionally low emissions due to restricted RPM

underside inspection restricted due to plastic shielding

Pass 22 Feb 2011 12,303 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 FZE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FZE, 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 EK08 FZE registered?

EK08 FZE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is EK08 FZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 FZE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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