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DA08 AYK

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

167,052 mi
Last recorded167,052 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 AYK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 167,052 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 167,037 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both very front arms both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 140,681 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 125,357 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 125,327 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 116,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 113,939 miles

Brakes slightly noisy

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/s/r indicator bulb discoloured

Service light on

Various light body damage

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

all brake hose flexi pipes hard/perished, Ferrell's slightly corroded

fuel cap strap broken

head lamps slightly faded

passenger window chipped on back edge

rear brake pads 50%worn, rear brake disc surfaces corroded

rear prop shaft cushion perished/slightly split

Fail 10 Aug 2021 113,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded outer end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded outer end (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes slightly noisy

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/s/r indicator bulb discoloured

Service light on

Various light body damage

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

all brake hose flexi pipes hard/perished, Ferrell's slightly corroded

fuel cap strap broken

head lamps slightly faded

rear brake pads 50%worn, rear brake disc surfaces corroded

rear prop shaft cushion perished/slightly split

Pass 29 Jul 2020 111,641 miles

Brakes slightly noisy

Front tyres worn on the edges to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

N/s/r indicator bulb discoloured

Service light on

Various light body damage

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 28 Jul 2020 111,641 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Brakes slightly noisy

Front tyres worn on the edges to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

N/s/r indicator bulb discoloured

Service light on

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 3 Apr 2019 108,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 105,479 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 100,330 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 95,693 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 90,090 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 74,254 miles

front brake pads 60% worn! front brake discs worn/lipped.

rear tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

service light on!

tyres under inflated.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,030 miles

rear brake pads 75% worn!.

o/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm,n/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm, both rear tyres worn to 2 mm! Legal limit 1.6 mm.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,585 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 28,645 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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DA08 AYK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DA08 AYK, 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 DA08 AYK registered?

DA08 AYK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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