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DU08 OGG

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,768 mi
Last recorded110,768 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 OGG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 110,768 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 103,951 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 98,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 80,962 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 65,195 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 53,832 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 53,769 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under-tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2020 42,337 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 42,329 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 38,830 miles

clips missing from undertray

oil leak at transmission

Pass 8 Aug 2017 32,799 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 27,418 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2015 23,814 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 18 Feb 2015 23,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 5 Feb 2014 19,854 miles

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre tread depth at 3mm and tyre perished

offside front tyre tread depth at 3mm and tyre perished

offside rear tyre tread depth at 3mm and tyre perished

Pass 23 Feb 2013 16,181 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 12,470 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 6,220 miles

advise manufacturers undertrays 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 OGG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DU08 OGG, 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 OGG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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