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2008 BMW 120
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- Registration DF08FRL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 120
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 15 Apr 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 142,032 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake hoses perished
- n/s/f tyre cracking
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 142,028 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
17 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 142,009 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2026 21 Jun 202610 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 142,000 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
9 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 138,233 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
24 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 132,843 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 127,310 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2023 21 Jun 202622 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 118,289 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
22 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 118,289 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
15 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,003 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
3 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,955 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
2 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 102,942 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
16 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,555 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,465 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
15 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,330 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 90,330 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,975 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2016 21 Jun 202611 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,530 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2015 21 Jun 20266 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,323 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2014 21 Jun 202619 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,153 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2013 21 Jun 202627 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,932 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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DF08FRL was registered on 2008-08-15
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