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OV08 EAO

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,593 mi
Last recorded161,593 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 EAO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 161,593 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 154,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 154,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 144,921 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 144,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 136,279 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 136,244 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values on 0.98% (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x1 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 130,982 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc dust shield broken.

Fail 21 Nov 2020 130,982 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc dust shield broken.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 125,728 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2018 118,594 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 110,761 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 98,615 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)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2016 98,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.3a)

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)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 88,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 May 2015 88,076 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 Mar 2014 80,991 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 73,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 68,036 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 61,156 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 61,156 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OV08 EAO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV08 EAO, 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 OV08 EAO registered?

OV08 EAO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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