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EN57 TZM

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,755 mi
Last recorded90,755 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 TZM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 90,755 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 87,263 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 87,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 85,790 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 79,118 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 75,343 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 71,607 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 15 Sep 2018 66,403 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 30 Sep 2017 60,073 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 50,111 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 39,688 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 33,423 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 29,598 miles

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

off side front tyre worn slightly on outer edge but not to excess

Pass 5 Feb 2013 24,603 miles

front tyres low on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2012 18,612 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 14,079 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 14,079 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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EN57 TZM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 EN57 TZM, 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 EN57 TZM registered?

EN57 TZM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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