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PE08 XDO

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,259 mi
Last recorded104,259 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 104,259 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 100,108 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 100,108 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 95,710 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 88,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 88,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 79,200 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 73,339 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 68,458 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 30 May 2017 61,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 on limits(asap) (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 May 2016 57,099 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 51,553 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 51,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2014 47,731 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted.

headlamp aim was slightly too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 38,976 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 38,378 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 38,378 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 30,779 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 22,067 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 XDO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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