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EO08 XLY

2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,369 mi
Last recorded45,369 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 XLY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2025 45,369 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 45,107 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 44,876 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 44,679 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 44,437 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 44,161 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 43,070 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 42,507 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 41,441 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 40,496 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 39,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 36,006 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 32,465 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,304 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,905 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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EO08 XLY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EO08 XLY, 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 EO08 XLY registered?

EO08 XLY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is EO08 XLY safe to buy?

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