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EY08 TXV

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

191,186 mi
Last recorded191,186 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 TXV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 191,186 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 182,813 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 182,813 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jan 2019 177,868 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 174,670 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 169,376 miles

Emissions not picked up by smoke tester

Few minor chips in windscreen

Signs of an oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 162,169 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished & wearing low.

Slight buckle to n/s front wheel rim.

Smoke meter not triggered for emissions test

Various minor chips in front windscreen.

o/s front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 155,100 miles

Minor damage to all wheel rims.

Slight play in both front inner suspension arm bushes.

Smoke meter not triggered for MOT emissions test.

Various minor chips in front windscreen.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 143,600 miles

Emmissions not picked up by smoke tester

Nearside front road wheel slightly buckled

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 131,219 miles

Slight buckle to both n/s wheel rims.

Various minor chips in front windscreen.

Pass 23 Dec 2011 115,883 miles

Various minor chips in front windscreen.

Fail 22 Dec 2011 115,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Various minor chips in front windscreen.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 94,396 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 TXV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TXV, 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 TXV registered?

EY08 TXV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is EY08 TXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 TXV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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