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DT06 KEY

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,882 mi
Last recorded131,882 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT06 KEY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 131,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 131,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 124,349 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated donut splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2024 124,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (2154018) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated donut splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 116,614 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 101,280 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 94,429 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 83,147 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 78,650 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 73,344 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 73,343 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 66,169 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 56,202 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 51,386 miles

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 20 Jun 2014 46,554 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 40,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both number plates have shadows on characters

Pass 27 Jun 2011 23,512 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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DT06 KEY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DT06 KEY, 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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DT06 KEY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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