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EN08 BFL

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,723 mi
Last recorded96,723 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 BFL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 96,723 miles

Brake warning lamp on

Child seat fitted

Front brake discs worn

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 96,682 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake warning lamp on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 80,817 miles

front tyres worn on edges

nsr tyre wearing low

Fail 12 Aug 2014 80,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front tyres worn on edges

nsr tyre wearing low

Pass 1 Aug 2013 66,468 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 49,342 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 31,968 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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EN08 BFL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EN08 BFL, 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 EN08 BFL registered?

EN08 BFL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is EN08 BFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 BFL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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