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C3 PCX

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

134,038 mi
Last recorded134,038 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 PCX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 134,038 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 128,010 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 121,412 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 113,060 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 103,197 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 97,804 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 97,369 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 97,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 96,300 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 18 Jan 2019 96,300 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

both front tyres worn on edges

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Feb 2018 94,894 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 85,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm 245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

emissions to lean to register

Pass 6 Feb 2016 75,301 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 65,540 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 56,728 miles

emissions to lean to register

Pass 11 Feb 2013 48,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to lean to register

Pass 8 Sep 2011 35,421 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre

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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C3 PCX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black 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 C3 PCX, 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 C3 PCX registered?

C3 PCX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is C3 PCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 PCX 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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