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PE08 KHA

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,091 mi
Last recorded162,091 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 KHA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 162,091 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2021 162,091 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 157,086 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 142,662 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 142,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Feb 2018 130,313 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 130,313 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 118,407 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 107,104 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 94,031 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2014 80,697 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 67,249 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 67,246 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 62,759 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 55,572 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 53,899 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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PE08 KHA 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 PE08 KHA, 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 PE08 KHA registered?

PE08 KHA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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