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DN57 UTM

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,806 mi
Last recorded184,806 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 UTM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 184,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wing has protruding damage sharp edge

Pass 12 Jul 2023 175,129 miles

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

Offside Front 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 19 Jul 2022 166,750 miles

Stone Chips Front Screen.

Pass 20 Jul 2021 157,326 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 157,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure front both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 142,875 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both strong advise (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

chips in screen

Fail 13 Jul 2020 142,455 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced sidelight (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both upper and lower tail light too dim believe light cluster has an earthing issue (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both strong advise (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and worn inside edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both tail lights affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn inside edge and has a nail in tyre strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

chips in screen

Pass 19 Jul 2019 121,000 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil level on minimum

Pass 18 Jul 2018 99,211 miles

boot full not allowing full inspection

emissions not tested no acceleration detected

osf shock absorber damp

Fail 18 Jul 2018 99,211 miles

osf shock absorber damp

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

boot full not allowing full inspection

emissions not tested no acceleration detected

Pass 20 Jul 2017 81,398 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 81,396 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 71,524 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 55,341 miles

tyre pressure light on

Pass 30 Jun 2014 52,774 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 49,472 miles

nearside front tyre tread just legal..no tread on outside of tyre

offside front tyre tread low...worn on inner edge

rear tyre treads wearing low

Fail 29 May 2013 49,472 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre tread just legal..no tread on outside of tyre

offside front tyre tread low...worn on inner edge

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 27 Jun 2012 43,241 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2011 34,517 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 34,517 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 30,749 miles

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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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DN57 UTM is a 2008 BMW 120 in White 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 DN57 UTM, 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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DN57 UTM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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