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OE08 DNO

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,057 mi
Last recorded143,057 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 DNO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 143,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted restricting full inspection.

Fail 25 Feb 2026 143,054 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted restricting full inspection.

Pass 22 Jul 2024 136,977 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 128,704 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 123,106 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 120,798 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 114,639 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 105,940 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 98,381 miles

2 front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rust on front and rear brake disc's

slight scuffing and damage on bottom of front bumper

Fail 31 May 2018 98,330 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 86,762 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 78,163 miles

2 Front tyres, just legal, and balding on edges

Fail 31 May 2016 78,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (3.5.1g)

2 Front tyres, just legal, and balding on edges

Pass 18 May 2015 68,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 57,876 miles

Rear brake pads over half worn

Pass 28 May 2013 49,208 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 49,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 45,799 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 42,432 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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OE08 DNO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OE08 DNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE08 DNO registered?

OE08 DNO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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