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PF08 HMH

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,253 mi
Last recorded119,253 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 HMH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 119,253 miles

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

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 100,042 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 94,020 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 84,975 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 84,729 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 72,807 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 68,639 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 62,564 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 53,315 miles

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

nsf tyre close to limit

nsr tyre close to limit

osf tyre close to limit

Pass 8 May 2013 32,957 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 26,352 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 19,209 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)

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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PF08 HMH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PF08 HMH, 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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What year was PF08 HMH registered?

PF08 HMH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is PF08 HMH safe to buy?

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