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EK58 OKT

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,820 mi
Last recorded169,820 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 169,820 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 169,679 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 163,415 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 156,798 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 153,467 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 149,896 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))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 149,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 11 Oct 2018 146,280 miles

front and rear flexi brake hoses perished

slight play o/s/r suspension bushes

Fail 11 Oct 2018 146,280 miles

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

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

front and rear flexi brake hoses perished

slight play o/s/r suspension bushes

Pass 18 Oct 2017 140,766 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 140,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 134,105 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 9 Nov 2015 114,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tyre worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under-trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 14 Nov 2014 95,967 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 74,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2012 66,198 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 56,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 OKT is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 EK58 OKT, 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 EK58 OKT registered?

EK58 OKT is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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