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BM52 DUG

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,225 mi
Last recorded113,225 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM52 DUG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 113,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **2-3mm** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 107,709 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 107,709 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 99,953 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front to caliper. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 92,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 92,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 86,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 86,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 79,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 74,577 miles

Both front wipers smearing.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 68,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s frt and o/s rear tyres worn

play in o/s frt drop link

Pass 28 Mar 2017 60,872 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 60,870 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,261 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 53,245 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 50,055 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 45,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres have uneven wear

Pass 1 Mar 2013 38,194 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 30,940 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,198 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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BM52 DUG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BM52 DUG, 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 BM52 DUG registered?

BM52 DUG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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