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EK08 MOF

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,301 mi
Last recorded94,301 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 MOF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 94,301 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 94,301 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 89,610 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 85,428 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 82,929 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 79,910 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 76,699 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 73,216 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 68,566 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 61,749 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 54,589 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 49,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 30 Mar 2013 37,656 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 28,988 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,030 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 20 Apr 2011 22,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2010 12,723 miles

off-side rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 13 Apr 2010 12,719 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 MOF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MOF, 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 MOF registered?

EK08 MOF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 April 2008.

Is EK08 MOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 MOF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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