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FV08 EOR

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,298 mi
Last recorded83,298 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 EOR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 83,298 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 79,368 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of pair hub mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 76,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 10 May 2018 76,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 71,897 miles

front flexy hoses perished

front tyres worn on inner edges

nsr tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 3 May 2016 65,073 miles

front discs slight judder in rollers. pos slight distortion

front exhaust flexys perished

Fail 3 May 2016 65,073 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front exhaust flexys perished

Pass 30 Apr 2015 55,789 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 48,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres cracked in the tread

Pass 3 May 2013 40,175 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 32,996 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 28,580 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,375 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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FV08 EOR is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue 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 FV08 EOR, 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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What year was FV08 EOR registered?

FV08 EOR is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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