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SY08 DVF

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,329 mi
Last recorded69,329 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 DVF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 69,329 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs slightly pitted/scored

n/s/r suspension arms slightly corroded

o/s/r suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2025 66,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake discs pitted/scored

Pass 27 Feb 2024 63,732 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 62,343 miles

n/s/f brake disc pitted/scored

Pass 1 Mar 2022 61,331 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 59,820 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

factory fitted under tray prevents full inspection

Fail 22 Feb 2021 59,811 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

factory fitted under tray prevents full inspection

Pass 2 Mar 2020 58,416 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 57,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X3 marked with yellow chalk (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Marked with yellow chalk (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 57,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X3 marked with yellow chalk (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Marked with yellow chalk (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 550,064 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 51,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 48,416 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 43,225 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 39,558 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 32,800 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 26,346 miles

nearside front tyre is worn at outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 21,127 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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SY08 DVF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SY08 DVF, 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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SY08 DVF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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