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EK58 JVE

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,010 mi
Last recorded131,010 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 JVE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 131,010 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 131,010 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 129,174 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 120,936 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 112,868 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 5 Oct 2021 108,575 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 103,175 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 103,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 95,370 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 94,844 miles

covers fitted under vehicle restricting inspection of some components

engine covers fitted restricting inspection of some components

small stone chips at offside of front windscreen

Pass 3 Oct 2017 93,380 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 90,108 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 79,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner and outer tread worn on nearside front and offside front tyres

Pass 26 Oct 2013 68,859 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 63,379 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn heavily on the inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2011 49,619 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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EK58 JVE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EK58 JVE, 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 EK58 JVE registered?

EK58 JVE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 6 November 2008.

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