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EK08 MTV

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,514 mi
Last recorded73,514 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 MTV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 73,514 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 73,503 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 72,073 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 71,993 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 68,822 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 63,194 miles

covers over outer sills

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 52,691 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 51,188 miles

Both front tyres have deep age cracking

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 48,930 miles

both front and osr tyre tread cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2014 46,245 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 43,260 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,295 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 40,295 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 8 May 2012 39,474 miles
Fail 7 May 2012 39,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracking & worn on outer edge

Pass 6 May 2011 30,010 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 MTV is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MTV, 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 MTV registered?

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

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