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AN08 PJO

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

171,964 mi
Last recorded171,964 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 PJO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 171,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mnm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 169,500 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 166,706 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 163,367 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 163,367 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 156,836 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 156,836 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 144,521 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 144,437 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 138,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Signs of oil leak on undertrays but no drips

Undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2018 138,416 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Signs of oil leak on undertrays but no drips

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2017 135,755 miles

both front brake hoses perished

slight gear box oil leak

slight wear in offside rear upper suspension arm rear bush

Pass 29 Jul 2016 124,934 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jul 2015 116,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2014 108,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr/nsr hubs lower bushes worn slight play

Pass 31 Jul 2013 99,360 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 99,059 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front bumper damaged

rear tyres wearing unevenly

slight movement in offside rear hub assembly

Pass 28 Jun 2012 80,628 miles

both sides rear tyres worn down to limit recommend immediate attention

plastic engine and underbody trays fitted

trigger point not met

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 5 Jul 2011 62,618 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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AN08 PJO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AN08 PJO, 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 AN08 PJO registered?

AN08 PJO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is AN08 PJO safe to buy?

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