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A6 EEX

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,948 mi
Last recorded77,948 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 EEX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 77,948 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays installed preventing full underside inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2025 70,536 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 22 Mar 2024 66,234 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 62,434 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Feb 2022 58,241 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 58,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated no air (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2021 56,519 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 54,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside and outside edge

Pass 14 Feb 2018 53,250 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside and outside edge

Fail 4 Feb 2018 53,241 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside and outside edge

Pass 19 Jan 2017 51,376 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 51,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2016 48,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 45,192 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Feb 2014 39,666 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 31,218 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 1 Feb 2012 22,968 miles

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

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 4 Feb 2011 9,453 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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A6 EEX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A6 EEX, 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 A6 EEX registered?

A6 EEX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is A6 EEX safe to buy?

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