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AP08 DZA

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,035 mi
Last recorded94,035 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 DZA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 94,035 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 91,668 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 91,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 89,643 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 86,464 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 86,359 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 83,012 miles

Bonnet difficult to close

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 83,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Bonnet difficult to close

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 81,345 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 74,542 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 67,348 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 67,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall has deep tear/separation (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre heavily worn on inner edge, almost to cord - replace ASAP

Pass 29 Mar 2017 60,642 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front inner brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 23 Mar 2016 52,474 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 12 Mar 2015 44,800 miles

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

both front tyres cracking/splitting/perishing at base of tread

both front tyres wearing smooth on outer edges

Pass 7 Mar 2014 36,858 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 29,588 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 26,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 26,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 23,359 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

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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AP08 DZA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP08 DZA, 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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AP08 DZA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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