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AN08 PKU

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,676 mi
Last recorded146,676 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 PKU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 146,676 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 139,778 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 133,610 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside worn in edges near cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 124,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 124,198 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm, top bush, slight play (Chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 116,384 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 110,676 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 Sep 2020 110,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Sep 2019 143,441 miles

Both front tyres are close to the legal limit

Emmisions too clean to register on smoke meter

Slight play in both upper suspension arms

Fail 18 Sep 2019 143,441 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Both sides (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are close to the legal limit

Emmisions too clean to register on smoke meter

Slight play in both upper suspension arms

Pass 21 Sep 2018 107,084 miles

Both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Emmisions too clean to register on smoke meter

Pass 31 Aug 2017 104,164 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 100,919 miles

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 96,764 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 89,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2014 89,377 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 82,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 69,459 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 69,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 52,395 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 PKU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AN08 PKU registered?

AN08 PKU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is AN08 PKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 PKU shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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