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HF08 EOA

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,925 mi
Last recorded105,925 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 EOA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 105,925 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror glass discoloured/tinted/deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable - RFT Tyre - Large nail/object pierced tread at an acute angle - Marked ()

Fail 22 Nov 2024 105,925 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlamp levelling fault on dash (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Rubber coupling split in several places (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/R17 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc discoloured and deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror glass discoloured/tinted/deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable - RFT Tyre - Large nail/object pierced tread at an acute angle - Marked ()

Pass 12 Dec 2022 94,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Dec 2021 86,323 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 81,743 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 78,659 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 78,659 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 71,366 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 71,366 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 63,802 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread worn smooth on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 55,959 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 51,922 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 47,300 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 40,887 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 35,215 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 35,127 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 25,388 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 21,563 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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HF08 EOA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HF08 EOA, 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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HF08 EOA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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