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D5 WDH

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,977 mi
Last recorded109,977 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 WDH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 109,977 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody covers /trays fitted.

Fail 10 Jul 2026 109,977 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to both rear springs broken. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody covers /trays fitted.

Pass 5 Sep 2024 100,527 miles

Front cracked but not in drivers view.

Fail 5 Sep 2024 100,527 miles

Front cracked but not in drivers view.

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 91,580 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 91,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 84,398 miles

covers and under trays fitted

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Feb 2021 67,961 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 40,925 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 38,632 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 36,554 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 34,789 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 34,789 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2015 32,265 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 29,005 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2013 26,238 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 21,895 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 17,535 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 WDH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WDH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D5 WDH registered?

D5 WDH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 November 2008.

Is D5 WDH safe to buy?

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