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DY08 UZD

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,679 mi
Last recorded130,679 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 UZD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 130,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 127,486 miles

Nearside Rear Lower anti roll bar link bolt not fully home and bent allowing movement along the shank

Pass 29 Dec 2022 117,920 miles

Exhaust mid section has hairline crack in it

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake flexi hoses starting to crack/perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Subframe brake pipes starting to corrode under OE coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 112,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 112,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 109,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak from gaitor (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 106,074 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 97,856 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 96,698 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 91,493 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 85,098 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 80,082 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 68,532 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 52,476 miles

all four tyres low on tread

Pass 23 Jul 2011 44,140 miles

advise both front outer tyre walls slightly damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2011 41,863 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 41,861 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UZD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UZD, 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 DY08 UZD registered?

DY08 UZD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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