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DN08 GZH

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,676 mi
Last recorded124,676 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 GZH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 124,676 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general surface rust to rear axle and underside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 124,676 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general surface rust to rear axle and underside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing loose all locking nuts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 110,225 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underbody has surface rust

Pass 22 Sep 2022 102,052 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Fail 16 Sep 2022 102,040 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Pass 8 Oct 2021 99,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parkbrake only just passed 16%

undertrays fitted unable to fully check several components

Pass 2 Oct 2020 93,896 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 88,229 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 81,754 miles

Rear brake discs badly corroded/worn on inside face

front and rear brake hoses detiorated (cracked)

Fail 31 Aug 2018 81,730 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake discs badly corroded/worn on inside face

front and rear brake hoses detiorated (cracked)

Pass 1 Aug 2017 74,295 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 68,335 miles

Offside Front off side front brake sticking slightly.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 59,902 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 52,059 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 44,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 31,221 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 May 2011 20,894 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 20,861 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 14,781 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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DN08 GZH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black 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 DN08 GZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN08 GZH registered?

DN08 GZH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is DN08 GZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN08 GZH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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