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S1 DLT

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,042 mi
Last recorded129,042 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 DLT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 129,042 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 118,008 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 107,026 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 107,026 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 90,099 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 90,099 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun strip too large (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 77,505 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 77,501 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at liomit change as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 68,235 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 68,235 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 64,408 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 64,407 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position no brake test carried out (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 56,480 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 50,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush to hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 50,238 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush to hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 43,347 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 39,592 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 35,222 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 29,313 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 25,103 miles

n/s/f tyre inner and outer edges heavily worn but no cords exposed

o/s/f tyre inner and outer edges heavily worn but no cords exposed

o/s/r tyre inner edge heavily worn but no cords exposed

Fail 19 Sep 2012 25,103 miles

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

n/s/f tyre inner and outer edges heavily worn but no cords exposed

o/s/f tyre inner and outer edges heavily worn but no cords exposed

o/s/r tyre inner edge heavily worn but no cords exposed

Pass 16 Sep 2011 18,994 miles

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

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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S1 DLT is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S1 DLT, 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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S1 DLT is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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