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EO58 OWD

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

247,615 mi
Last recorded247,615 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO58 OWD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 247,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body corrosion

engine cover fitted

handbrake travel

non standard suspension fitted

underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2025 242,003 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear subframe mounting bracket corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 219,473 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 219,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2023 199,577 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 190,328 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 181,229 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 167,976 miles

EMISSIONS TO CLEAN TO TEST

Pass 24 Jul 2018 160,137 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet catch stiff (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 156,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on the outer tread section edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 147,503 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 136,128 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 122,712 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

windscreen cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2013 107,933 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 87,398 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 87,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 57,291 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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EO58 OWD is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EO58 OWD, 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 OWD registered?

EO58 OWD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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