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OE57 PBY

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,285 mi
Last recorded120,285 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 PBY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 120,285 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 116,481 miles

Corrosion to rear subframe

Under body corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2021 106,991 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sill and under body covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2020 105,010 miles

Corrosion on rear chassis/subframe

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight wear on front tyre edges

Pass 7 Mar 2019 100,667 miles

Age cracking on rear rubber propshaft coupling

Corrosion on rear floor/chassis/subframe

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

Nearside Number plate low light output

Nearside Rear Slight bulge to tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer bracket broken

Signs of oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2018 96,708 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 86,314 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2017 86,314 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2016 79,941 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Feb 2016 79,941 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 73,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 73,308 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 68,986 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 59,192 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 46,983 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 33,555 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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OE57 PBY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 OE57 PBY, 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 OE57 PBY registered?

OE57 PBY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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