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GD08 DZE

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,349 mi
Last recorded144,349 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 DZE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 144,349 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 126,310 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 126,290 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 113,621 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail also in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 113,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail also in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 84,403 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner removed from mirror. ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect oily mist. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 84,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top control arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner removed from mirror. ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect oily mist. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 72,204 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 67,103 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 67,103 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 61,154 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 53,922 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2013 46,988 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 46,988 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 37,686 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2011 30,462 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 30,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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GD08 DZE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GD08 DZE, 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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GD08 DZE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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