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EK58 ZCN

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

181,695 mi
Last recorded181,695 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 181,695 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 172,324 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 160,050 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 144,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

condensation in nearside headlight but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 2 Oct 2019 128,963 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe going into rear box fractured (6.1.2 (a))

condensation in nearside + offside headlights (not affecting beam pattern)

Pass 16 Oct 2018 116,528 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 97,167 miles

engine management light

Fail 14 Jan 2017 97,167 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light

Pass 6 Jan 2016 86,445 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 78,323 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 68,528 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 56,356 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 47,764 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 ZCN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZCN, 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 ZCN registered?

EK58 ZCN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 24 November 2008.

Is EK58 ZCN safe to buy?

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