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DU08 EVP

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,348 mi
Last recorded145,348 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 EVP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 145,348 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 139,053 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front brakes hoses slightly loose in there mounting brackets

front coil springs loose when jacked up

undershields damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2021 128,290 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 123,290 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 120,365 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 117,176 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 113,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost through to chords!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 108,936 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 95,521 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 95,521 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f pads burnt and caliper lazy

Fail 4 Aug 2016 95,382 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres stepping inner edges

discs lipped and corroded front

exhaust clamp front splitting

offside front link rod distorted slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2015 83,936 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Jul 2014 78,370 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2014 78,369 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,622 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 68,622 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 38,439 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 38,439 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 36,088 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs slight corrosion and wear

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes/outter sills due to plastic covers fitted

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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DU08 EVP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 DU08 EVP, 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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DU08 EVP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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