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DV58 BZS

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

211,734 mi
Last recorded211,734 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 BZS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 211,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure middle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 193,708 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 183,666 miles

BOTH rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 171,501 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe corroded but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 160,864 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion to rear prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 160,854 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion to rear prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 150,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 10 Apr 2019 137,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 124,186 miles

Nearside Rear brake pad weaing low

Pass 8 Apr 2017 112,010 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 98,199 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2015 89,938 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 80,673 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 75,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registation plate has a 3D effect

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 62,473 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Nov 2011 51,217 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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DV58 BZS is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DV58 BZS, 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 DV58 BZS registered?

DV58 BZS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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