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T33 DET

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,003 mi
Last recorded100,003 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT33 DET
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 100,003 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 87,718 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 61,460 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 58,687 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 56,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 53,121 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 47,698 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 45,867 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 41,469 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 34,926 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 28,774 miles

n/s/r tyre has a split in inner sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2014 24,268 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 24,268 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 23,272 miles

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

nearside rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 20,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 17,875 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 17,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T33 DET is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 T33 DET, 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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T33 DET is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is T33 DET safe to buy?

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