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L16 EET

2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,800 mi
Last recorded87,800 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 EET
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 87,800 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 83,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 82,032 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 80,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 77,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 74,825 miles

all 4 tyres cracking between treads.

Pass 6 Sep 2019 73,908 miles

Offside Front cracking between tread.

Pass 6 Dec 2018 72,604 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 72,238 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 71,846 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 71,028 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 71,028 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 67,935 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 65,506 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked inbetween treads

Nearside rear tyre has a couple of cuts on treads but not deep enough to reach the cords yet

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

Offside front tyre wearing low from inner and outer edges also cracked inbetween treads

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 65,506 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked inbetween treads

Nearside rear tyre has a couple of cuts on treads but not deep enough to reach the cords yet

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

Offside front tyre wearing low from inner and outer edges also cracked inbetween treads

Pass 27 Sep 2012 62,799 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 58,705 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2011 58,704 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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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L16 EET is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol 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 L16 EET, 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 L16 EET registered?

L16 EET is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is L16 EET safe to buy?

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