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DY58 OVE

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,318 mi
Last recorded99,318 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 OVE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 99,318 miles

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

BRAKE WARING LIGHT ON

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated DOUGHNUT (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 99,318 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE WARING LIGHT ON

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated DOUGHNUT (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 92,747 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 92,746 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 85,121 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 85,112 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped in two (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 70,613 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 70,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35x18W (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 61,497 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 51,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 37,573 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 27,867 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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DY58 OVE is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DY58 OVE, 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 DY58 OVE registered?

DY58 OVE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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