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DU08 ZTW

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,120 mi
Last recorded124,120 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 ZTW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 124,120 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 124,095 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 121,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 118,701 miles

Exhaust mounting defective DPF to down pipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight oil misting around rear differential

Offside Front Lower Slight creaking noise from straight link inner bush

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bent link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight oil misting around back of gearbox output flange seal

Pass 26 Oct 2022 117,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 113,362 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated straight link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres starting to perish/crack

fuel cap retaining strap broken

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 11 Nov 2020 109,628 miles

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 19 Oct 2019 107,767 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap retaining strap broken

wipers smearing front screen

Pass 3 Nov 2018 105,388 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 105,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 101,876 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 101,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 91,077 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 78,759 miles

nsf tyre crack between tread

osf tyre crack between tread

Pass 9 Oct 2014 66,888 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 57,628 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 47,793 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 37,012 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 30,554 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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DU08 ZTW is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZTW, 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 ZTW registered?

DU08 ZTW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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