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DV58 NBM

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,429 mi
Last recorded115,429 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 NBM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 115,429 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 107,660 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both shocks (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 101,586 miles

Engine covers,undertrays and outer sill covers fitted.

Engine oil on minimum.

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

Front side windows and headlight glass tinted.

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

Mil light on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre under inflated.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 101,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers,undertrays and outer sill covers fitted.

Engine oil on minimum.

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

Front side windows and headlight glass tinted.

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

Mil light on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre under inflated.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 74,664 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 50,277 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 39,860 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 34,825 miles

Offside headlight lens damp

Service light on

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 NBM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NBM, 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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DV58 NBM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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