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DA08 FWO

2008 BMW 320

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,610 mi
Last recorded145,610 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 32088,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 FWO
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 145,610 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush is moving freely in arm. Unlikely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various underside corrosion

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

Fail 18 May 2026 145,600 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Product is on the lens (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate is cracked (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush is moving freely in arm. Unlikely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various underside corrosion

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

Fail 13 May 2026 145,571 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested product on lens (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush moving freely in arm. Unlikely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 141,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear, 3mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear, 3mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2025 141,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cords inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cords inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear, 3mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear, 3mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2025 140,991 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 15 May 2024 136,631 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 9 May 2023 132,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 May 2023 132,448 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2022 127,856 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2021 122,845 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 119,013 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 23 May 2019 110,884 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 98,749 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 93,183 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 90,330 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 86,641 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 83,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Jun 2013 80,443 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 78,032 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,782 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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DA08 FWO is a 2008 BMW 320 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 88,798 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DA08 FWO is a 2008 BMW 320, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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