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EY08 ORA

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,062 mi
Last recorded161,062 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 ORA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 161,062 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 152,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 148,161 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 136,323 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 136,323 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 119,608 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 100,942 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 88,870 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 88,870 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 74,903 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 64,710 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 64,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre badly worn on the inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2012 51,484 miles

n/s rear tyre getting low

Fail 24 Apr 2012 51,484 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 25 Apr 2011 41,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,423 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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EY08 ORA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EY08 ORA, 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 ORA registered?

EY08 ORA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is EY08 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 ORA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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