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EK08 GFV

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,261 mi
Last recorded156,261 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 GFV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 156,261 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 140,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 136,792 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 136,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 131,543 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded in places

Fail 26 Mar 2021 131,543 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 13 Mar 2020 127,711 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 121,187 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 121,187 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 111,241 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 111,241 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 102,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 93,882 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 93,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb re-fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 85,542 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 85,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust Loose From "Flexi" to Middle

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn on Shoulder 205/50R17 RF

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

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

Wipers not Checked

Pass 24 Mar 2014 75,784 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 65,030 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,188 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 45,563 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 GFV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GFV, 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 GFV registered?

EK08 GFV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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