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EO58 TPZ

2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,456 mi
Last recorded120,456 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO58 TPZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 120,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 119,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 118,479 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 118,479 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 117,008 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 117,008 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested EXHAUST CAT MISSING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 116,318 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 3 Sep 2019 115,812 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 112,525 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 109,244 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 101,303 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 94,999 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 94,984 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 82,528 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 64,262 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 47,887 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge wear

recommend steering geometry check

Fail 21 Sep 2011 47,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brakes advance wear

o/s/f tyre inner edge wear

recommend steering geometry check

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 TPZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TPZ, 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 EO58 TPZ registered?

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

Is EO58 TPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO58 TPZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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