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LE57 EZG

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

136,579 mi
Last recorded136,579 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 EZG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 136,579 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 131,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 125,642 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 120,605 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 116,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 113,826 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 18 Nov 2020 113,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated too caliper perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated too caliper perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Nov 2019 106,465 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 93,642 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 90,116 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 84,621 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 74,637 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 63,794 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2014 59,816 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyres begining to wear uneavenly

Pass 15 Nov 2013 40,709 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 12 Nov 2012 29,553 miles

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

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

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

advise- n/s/r tyre tread 3mm

Pass 24 Nov 2011 18,814 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 14,928 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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LE57 EZG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LE57 EZG, 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 LE57 EZG registered?

LE57 EZG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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