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EX58 EOY

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,162 mi
Last recorded145,162 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 EOY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 145,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged signs of tyre been driven on while deflated sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

reverse lights not inoperative

Fail 20 Jan 2023 145,147 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid possibile blocked system (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect repositioned (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged signs of tyre been driven on while deflated sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

reverse lights not inoperative

Pass 25 Jan 2022 139,354 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 131,202 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 131,202 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 120,670 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 111,942 miles

Nearside Rear abs ring marked by sensor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn stepped tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 101,292 miles

Both front brake hose slightly deteriorated

Emission not detected

Offside Front tyre wearing low from edges

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Aug 2016 90,120 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 79,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 79,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 68,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn inner edges

offside front tyre worn inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2013 56,223 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 42,226 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 27,574 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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EX58 EOY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX58 EOY, 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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EX58 EOY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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