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DV58 UXL

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,313 mi
Last recorded178,313 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 UXL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 178,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 178,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 166,268 miles

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

slight play in front suspension bushes

Pass 31 Oct 2020 159,855 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 159,817 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 152,450 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 140,850 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 131,160 miles

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

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

front pad sensor wire broke

Pass 17 Nov 2016 121,233 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 121,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

underside of vehicle is fitted with covers

Pass 12 Nov 2015 111,027 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush close to fail criteria (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing smooth on outer edges

offside rear tyre 3mm

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 14 Nov 2014 98,647 miles

nearside parking brake efficency slightly low

Pass 14 Nov 2013 84,494 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 76,459 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 75,110 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 65,069 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 63,676 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UXL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UXL, 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 UXL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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