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DE58 DGY

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,064 mi
Last recorded45,064 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 DGY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 45,064 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 44,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 44,063 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 43,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 41,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 39,726 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 37,417 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 34,863 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 32,809 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 32,809 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 31,226 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 30,259 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 28,072 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 25,399 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 22,616 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 20,279 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 17,287 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 17,287 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 15,791 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 15,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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DE58 DGY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE58 DGY, 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 DE58 DGY registered?

DE58 DGY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 October 2008.

Is DE58 DGY safe to buy?

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