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P21 EDW

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,274 mi
Last recorded110,274 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 EDW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 110,274 miles

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

straggle to pass emission test.

Fail 6 Aug 2026 110,274 miles

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

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

straggle to pass emission test.

Pass 11 Aug 2025 109,973 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2024 107,385 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 97,822 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 91,239 miles

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

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

Front washer clean wind screen but could be better

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 83,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 83,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 74,324 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 65,365 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 64,936 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 51,399 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 45,547 miles

Engine cover and under trays impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose starting to perish around centre mount. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low towards inner edge. Continental 205/55R16/91V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 40,061 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 37,563 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 37,562 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 31,939 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 31,938 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 25,958 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,008 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 20,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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

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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P21 EDW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P21 EDW, 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 P21 EDW registered?

P21 EDW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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