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RY58 EKT

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,573 mi
Last recorded127,573 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY58 EKT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 127,573 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2018 118,179 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 111,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short ABS wiring (1.9.2b)

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

Parking brake poor at 19%

Fail 13 Dec 2017 111,366 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported ABS and brake pad warning wiring (1.9.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short ABS wiring (1.9.2b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 101,740 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 101,740 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 96,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 89,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 84,959 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2013 84,959 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 69,358 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,202 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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RY58 EKT is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RY58 EKT, 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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RY58 EKT is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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