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BV08 PNJ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,329 mi
Last recorded125,329 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 PNJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 125,329 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 117,603 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 109,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8/3mm across tread 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm across 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8/3mm across tread 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm across 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 109,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8/3mm across tread 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm across 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8/3mm across tread 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm across 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 103,437 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 103,437 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 94,656 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 86,831 miles

Nearside Rear rigidity plate heavily corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 86,831 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear rigidity plate heavily corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 82,601 miles

Central oil nleak

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Feb 2020 82,601 miles

Central oil nleak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 77,795 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 72,889 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 62,575 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 53,148 miles

Both front tyres cracking slightly within tread

Fail 30 Jan 2016 52,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35R 18Y RF (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35 R 18Y RF (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured inner rim cracked (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres cracking slightly within tread

Pass 22 Jan 2015 48,955 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 42,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 33,570 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 28,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small cuts in sidewall of n/s/f tyre & worn low on edge

Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,677 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall has small cuts

Fail 28 Feb 2011 21,661 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre sidewall has small cuts

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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BV08 PNJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BV08 PNJ, 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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BV08 PNJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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