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NC08 DVX

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,807 mi
Last recorded105,807 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 DVX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 105,807 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 88,389 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 88,230 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 86,344 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 84,094 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 78,658 miles

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2021 78,657 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning light on dash

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

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2020 67,466 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 67,465 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 57,479 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 49,783 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 43,931 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 43,290 miles

Both rear tyre's cracking in tread

Pass 9 Jul 2015 40,201 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 38,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2015 38,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2014 30,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2014 30,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 23,634 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 16,564 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 9,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 9,387 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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NC08 DVX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NC08 DVX, 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 NC08 DVX registered?

NC08 DVX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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