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NK08 PXO

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,278 mi
Last recorded132,278 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 PXO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 132,278 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 123,714 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 121,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 105,620 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 93,755 miles

boot is full of stuff

brake pads wear indicator is on

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and outer side wall is damage

offside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

slight corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

Fail 18 Mar 2022 93,754 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

boot is full of stuff

brake pads wear indicator is on

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and outer side wall is damage

offside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

slight corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

Fail 10 Mar 2022 93,600 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 90,153 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 90,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad come away from metal (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 87,238 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 87,236 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

orange brake light on dash

Pass 19 Mar 2018 77,596 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 71,330 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 60,629 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 52,185 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 52,185 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 43,127 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 33,037 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 29,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Snow tyres fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 21,888 miles

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

Snow tyres fitted on rear wheels

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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NK08 PXO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver 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 NK08 PXO, 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 NK08 PXO registered?

NK08 PXO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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