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DY08 UXA

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,426 mi
Last recorded97,426 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 UXA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 97,426 miles

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

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2025 97,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 90,505 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2022 82,930 miles

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))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 82,930 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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 30 Nov 2021 70,501 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 70,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake caliper sized (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2020 60,000 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 53,741 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 52,863 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 50,419 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 47,964 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 44,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 40,302 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 35,897 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 30,801 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 26,782 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 20,168 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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DY08 UXA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DY08 UXA, 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 DY08 UXA registered?

DY08 UXA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is DY08 UXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 UXA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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