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EY08 MLE

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,863 mi
Last recorded124,863 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 MLE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 124,863 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 123,278 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 119,779 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 119,779 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 115,512 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 112,398 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 110,063 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 101,654 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 95,233 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 95,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 83,557 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake caliper anti-rattle device missing

Pass 18 Feb 2016 75,168 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 67,267 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 67,260 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 59,720 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 52,289 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 49,504 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 40,390 miles

front number plate is damaged

nearside front tyre is wearing outer edge

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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EY08 MLE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red 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 EY08 MLE, 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 EY08 MLE registered?

EY08 MLE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is EY08 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 MLE 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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