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DF08 BKA

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,976 mi
Last recorded79,976 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 BKA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 79,976 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 75,086 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 72,136 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 69,917 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 67,187 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 67,155 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 61,744 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 56,241 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 51,058 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 51,058 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2017 42,162 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 42,162 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 35,318 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 35,268 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 35,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

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)

o/s/r tyre is worn to excess on inner shoulder.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 31,623 miles

Advise:nail in outer edge of o/s/f tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 27,432 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 22,281 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 22,281 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 17,618 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 17,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DF08 BKA 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 DF08 BKA, 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 DF08 BKA registered?

DF08 BKA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is DF08 BKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF08 BKA 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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