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MK08 EFU

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

191,396 mi
Last recorded191,396 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 EFU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 191,396 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 191,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 182,627 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front, offside front and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and offside rear wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 182,627 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front, offside front and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and offside rear wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 169,383 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 169,379 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on mot limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 156,525 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 142,977 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 142,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 130,931 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers, sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 28 Nov 2019 118,127 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

sill covers, engine covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2018 104,316 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers, sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

front section of exhaust becoming deteriorated (slight split on top of pipe)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2017 92,124 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre wearing on edges, nearside rear tyre 2.5-3mm, both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 6 Dec 2017 92,123 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre wearing on edges, nearside rear tyre 2.5-3mm, both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2016 74,820 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 619,912 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 619,912 miles

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

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical and rear (6.3.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 48,011 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake disc's slightly corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2014 48,011 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

both rear brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 38,265 miles

Brake pipe under the vehicle behind the plastic under body sheild could not be tested pass/advise

Pass 7 Nov 2012 30,641 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 23,631 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 17,473 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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MK08 EFU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 MK08 EFU, 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 MK08 EFU registered?

MK08 EFU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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