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MV08 DVO

2008 BMW 120

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,519 mi
Last recorded65,519 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 DVO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 65,519 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Recommend attention (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges - Recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 53,373 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 50,799 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 50,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2023 48,846 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 48,055 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 46,702 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 44,516 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 42,011 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 38,660 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 38,660 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 36,080 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 33,270 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 29,860 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 24,868 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 23,239 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 18,565 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2011 14,314 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

sheilds fitted to under side of car

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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MV08 DVO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol 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 MV08 DVO, 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 MV08 DVO registered?

MV08 DVO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is MV08 DVO safe to buy?

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