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DU58 GUA

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,563 mi
Last recorded116,563 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 GUA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 116,563 miles

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

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

rear subframe rusted and + n/s/r support bracket rusted and holed

Fail 27 Apr 2026 116,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on the limit very close to a failure item (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

rear subframe rusted and + n/s/r support bracket rusted and holed

Pass 14 Apr 2025 113,964 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 107,127 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 101,302 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 99,339 miles

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 96,392 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 96,332 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 93,674 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 93,566 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 87,492 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 83,844 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 79,234 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 73,710 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 67,297 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 61,871 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 56,881 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 49,473 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 39,781 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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DU58 GUA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver 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 DU58 GUA, 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 DU58 GUA registered?

DU58 GUA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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