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D5 FLB

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,630 mi
Last recorded141,630 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 FLB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 141,630 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 131,890 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 120,975 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 120,975 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 112,226 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 108,859 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 106,610 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 106,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 104,118 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 102,137 miles

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

parking brake effort 17%

Pass 5 Oct 2017 100,699 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 94,749 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 94,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 80,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 80,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 rf (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 65,673 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 65,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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Pass 23 Sep 2013 52,875 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 52,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 40,464 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 26,314 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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D5 FLB is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D5 FLB, 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 D5 FLB registered?

D5 FLB is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is D5 FLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 FLB shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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