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EK58 ZCY

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,742 mi
Last recorded102,742 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 ZCY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 102,742 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undrtray fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2025 102,742 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undrtray fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2024 96,111 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 91,323 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 87,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 85,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 29 Oct 2020 83,561 miles

emissions fast pass @ 0.14,plate limit 0.53

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 28 Oct 2019 80,993 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

emissions too low to read

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 19 Nov 2018 78,327 miles

outstanding safety recall,refer to dealer

tested to plate limit of 0.52,passed due to low emissions

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 20 Nov 2017 75,166 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 72,006 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 69,261 miles

screen damage

unable to properly assess some items/areas due to covers

Fail 23 Nov 2015 69,228 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

screen damage

unable to properly assess some items/areas due to covers

Pass 22 Dec 2014 66,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 63,081 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 58,948 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone damage to n/s f lower edge of windscreen and also to n/s f center of windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2011 44,516 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 ZCY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EK58 ZCY, 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 ZCY registered?

EK58 ZCY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 November 2008.

Is EK58 ZCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK58 ZCY 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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