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DK58 BBU

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,791 mi
Last recorded109,791 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK58 BBU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 109,791 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2023 109,310 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 109,310 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 108,394 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 108,394 miles

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 107,609 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 107,609 miles

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 106,804 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 103,768 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 103,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 98,223 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 85,034 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 75,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2015 75,915 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 67,238 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 67,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 55,682 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 51,533 miles

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

rear pads low

Pass 10 May 2011 44,598 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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DK58 BBU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DK58 BBU, 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 DK58 BBU registered?

DK58 BBU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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