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DX57 UPE

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

137,593 mi
Last recorded137,593 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 UPE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 137,593 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 134,589 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 125,171 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 125,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 113,706 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 109,221 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 103,192 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 96,458 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 88,962 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 81,249 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 68,363 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 57,715 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 41,659 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 26,185 miles

Nearside Front 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 19,158 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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DX57 UPE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DX57 UPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX57 UPE registered?

DX57 UPE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is DX57 UPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX57 UPE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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