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EO58 UET

2008 BMW 120

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,035 mi
Last recorded79,035 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO58 UET
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 79,035 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 79,035 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 68,383 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 1500 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Body damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2-3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 68,382 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 1500 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Body damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2-3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 52,112 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 51,429 miles

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

Rear rear bumper & O/S dented

Pass 13 Sep 2021 46,879 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 45,254 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 43,897 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 41,427 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 37,127 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 32,722 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 29,794 miles

Nearside from tyre heavily worn from outer edge

Offside front tyre heavily worn from inner edge and not long before cords are exposed

Pass 9 Sep 2014 25,791 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 25,791 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 20,107 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 16,504 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 11,589 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 UET is a 2008 BMW 120 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel 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 UET, 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 UET registered?

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

Is EO58 UET safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO58 UET 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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