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NH08 PDK

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,278 mi
Last recorded160,278 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 PDK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 160,278 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

bad oil leak

washers poor

Fail 30 May 2019 160,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

bad oil leak

washers poor

Pass 14 May 2018 154,065 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 May 2018 154,065 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 May 2017 149,032 miles

Oil leak ()

engine cover&under tray fitted

front tyres worn edges 205/50/17 99v runflats

Fail 1 May 2017 149,032 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

engine cover&under tray fitted

front tyres worn edges 205/50/17 99v runflats

Pass 18 Apr 2016 142,062 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 142,062 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 130,868 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 123,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 97,531 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 97,526 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 77,583 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 47,636 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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NH08 PDK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NH08 PDK, 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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NH08 PDK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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