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DV08 MYA

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,141 mi
Last recorded125,141 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 MYA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 125,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 115,062 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil level sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. didn't lock both sides and handbrake high (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 205/50 17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 103,453 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2023 103,418 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 99,797 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 96,509 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 96,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2021 93,336 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 85,900 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 63,931 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 63,931 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 60,389 miles

Offside Front drivers air bag lose in aperture evident

Pass 7 Apr 2017 56,322 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven wear evident.

Exhaust clamp to DPF crocked.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 56,305 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust clamp to DPF crocked.

Both rear tyres have uneven wear evident.

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 50,519 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 37,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2014 26,732 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 18,340 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 9,121 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 3,598 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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DV08 MYA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV08 MYA, 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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DV08 MYA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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