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EO58 BVR

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,506 mi
Last recorded130,506 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO58 BVR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 130,506 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 130,489 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2025 130,005 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 126,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 122,372 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 114,616 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 114,615 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 104,882 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 104,882 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 104,793 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 104,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 102,049 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2018 94,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured close (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured close (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake hoses starting to deteriorate/crack

Fail 10 Sep 2018 94,656 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured close (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured close (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake hoses starting to deteriorate/crack

Pass 24 Sep 2017 90,206 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 24 Sep 2017 90,206 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 85,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f headlamp bulb needs setting in correct position, because not producing image.

Fail 3 Sep 2016 85,834 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f headlamp bulb needs setting in correct position, because not producing image.

Pass 19 Sep 2015 78,156 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 69,736 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 69,736 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 62,169 miles

front tyres have slight cracking on outer shoulders.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 54,556 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 49,218 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

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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EO58 BVR is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EO58 BVR, 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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What year was EO58 BVR registered?

EO58 BVR is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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