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L300 DVY

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,005 mi
Last recorded135,005 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 DVY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 135,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 135,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 124,746 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 124,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 118,972 miles

Brake wear warning light illuminated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust shield has dropped down (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake wear indicator wire loose/damaged

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust shield has dropped down (2.7.2a)

Oil leak Between gearbox and engine ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 118,972 miles

Brake wear warning light illuminated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust shield has dropped down (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake wear indicator wire loose/damaged

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust shield has dropped down (2.7.2a)

Oil leak Between gearbox and engine ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 99,910 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 99,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 75,622 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 52,111 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 42,402 miles

Cracks around tread of O/S front tyre

N/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges + cracks around tread

Pass 28 May 2012 33,083 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 27,362 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

O/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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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L300 DVY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 L300 DVY, 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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L300 DVY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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