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M33 PAN

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,179 mi
Last recorded127,179 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 PAN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 127,179 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 121,087 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 120,932 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 120,931 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 118,106 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 114,498 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 107,615 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 95,939 miles

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 8 Dec 2016 95,930 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 28 Nov 2015 86,669 miles

under trays fitted unable to inspect some components

Pass 5 Jan 2015 84,296 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 80,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Nearside headlamp damaged and slightly insecure

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 80,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Nearside headlamp damaged and slightly insecure

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 56,924 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 53,321 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 38,035 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 38,035 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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M33 PAN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M33 PAN, 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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M33 PAN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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