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EN04 MPN

2008 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

183,104 mi
Last recorded183,104 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13078,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 MPN
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 183,104 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 179,282 miles

Central Exhaust box corroding at joint

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 176,006 miles

Front Tyres wearing outer shoulders

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 176,006 miles

Front Tyres wearing outer shoulders

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 171,636 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 167,017 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 160,504 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 150,243 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 143,609 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2017 136,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin non urgent (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 130,455 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 119,019 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 110,846 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 107,195 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 104,379 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 90,960 miles

Rear brake pads approx 60% worn

Wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 7 Mar 2011 66,387 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 66,387 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 130?

Based on 21,905 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
5,977
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 517
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 264
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 152
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 151
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 143
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EN04 MPN is a 2008 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 BMW 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 78,027 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 130 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EN04 MPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN04 MPN registered?

EN04 MPN is a 2008 BMW 130, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is EN04 MPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN04 MPN 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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