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EO58 BVV

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,179 mi
Last recorded77,179 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 77,179 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 75,504 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 74,698 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 73,255 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 71,592 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 71,346 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Sep 2020 71,333 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Aug 2019 71,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 70,912 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 70,901 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 70,620 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 70,609 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 70,383 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 70,143 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 57,471 miles

crack in windscreen not in swept area

Pass 6 Sep 2013 43,147 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 31,089 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 21,280 miles

both rear tyres have inner edges worn

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 BVV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EO58 BVV, 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

How do I check the history of EO58 BVV?

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What year was EO58 BVV registered?

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

Is EO58 BVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO58 BVV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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