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P26 DMB

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,027 mi
Last recorded109,027 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 DMB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 109,027 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 97,466 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 86,842 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 77,985 miles

Exhaust bracket broken slight blow.

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 67,919 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 67,919 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 57,929 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 57,917 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)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 42,484 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 42,484 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,991 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 21,774 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2012 18,333 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 14,216 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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P26 DMB is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P26 DMB, 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 P26 DMB registered?

P26 DMB is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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The MOT history for P26 DMB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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