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DU08 VWK

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,015 mi
Last recorded167,015 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VWK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 167,015 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f brake flexi splitting

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f brake flexi splitting

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Feb 2022 167,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f brake flexi splitting

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f brake flexi splitting

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2021 155,453 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine under trays and vehicle underbody covered in oil residue

Fail 16 Mar 2021 155,453 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (rose bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre bold on outer edge and tread stepping on inner edge

Offside steering arm has play

engine under trays and vehicle underbody covered in oil residue

Pass 21 Mar 2020 140,396 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 126,794 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 126,615 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 118,595 miles

Corrosion on rear flexi ferrulls

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2017 108,535 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 23 Mar 2017 108,535 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Mar 2016 98,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 85,505 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 72,277 miles

chips in screen

rear springs obscured by suspention componants

rear tyres getting low

slight smear to front wipers

vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2013 60,572 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 59,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 1 Mar 2012 59,980 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2011 44,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VWK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VWK, 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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What year was DU08 VWK registered?

DU08 VWK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is DU08 VWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU08 VWK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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