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RF08 EYX

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,992 mi
Last recorded134,992 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 EYX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 134,992 miles

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Oil present on undertray, not dripping at time of test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside wiper swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 134,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking down the under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen crack outside the swept area/ outside drivers view

both sides front brake hoses deteriorating

brake pads wearing low at inner edges

front brake disc lipped

Pass 17 Sep 2019 121,256 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 114,455 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 108,787 miles

n/s/f Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Sep 2017 108,787 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2016 102,407 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 97,989 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 97,989 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 90,497 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 90,497 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

brake warning light on

Fail 22 Sep 2014 90,395 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 64,920 miles

Amber brake warning light stays on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 45,293 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 43,784 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)

both front tyres worn on edges (raised tread)

brake warning light on

Pass 18 May 2011 32,035 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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RF08 EYX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RF08 EYX, 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 RF08 EYX registered?

RF08 EYX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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