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EM57 MCB

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

139,450 mi
Last recorded139,450 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM57 MCB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 139,450 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner 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))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 137,264 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 131,067 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 127,709 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 117,898 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back exhaust bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 117,855 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back exhaust bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 106,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 98,331 miles

nearside front jacking pad missing

Fail 13 Apr 2018 98,280 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog lamp (1.2.1f)

nearside front jacking pad missing

nearside front tyre low tread

Pass 7 Apr 2017 89,350 miles

nearside front jacking pad missing

Pass 12 Apr 2016 78,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front jacking pad missing

Pass 15 Apr 2015 68,410 miles

nearside front jacking pad missing

Pass 11 Apr 2014 56,230 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front brake discs slight wear

Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,521 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres worn low at edges of tread

offside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit

Pass 12 Apr 2012 33,608 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 21,892 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 9,605 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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EM57 MCB 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 88.2%.

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 EM57 MCB, 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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EM57 MCB is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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