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TN04 DAV

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,472 mi
Last recorded78,472 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTN04 DAV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 78,472 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 70,373 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 62,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Sep 2022 56,708 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 48,183 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 42,749 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 40,918 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 38,742 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))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 38,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 21 Aug 2017 36,290 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 32,742 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 29,058 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 29,058 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 23,506 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 23,520 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 18,553 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 16,090 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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TN04 DAV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red 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 TN04 DAV, 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 TN04 DAV registered?

TN04 DAV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is TN04 DAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for TN04 DAV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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