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PF08 RHE

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,023 mi
Last recorded123,023 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 RHE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 123,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 122,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle fitted with undertrays unable to fully inspect brake pipes

Pass 4 Mar 2023 118,018 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres close to 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 116,294 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 113,593 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 113,593 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 94,972 miles

Nearside Front brake hose is slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre is low on tread

Offside Rear shock has minor leak

Rear BUMPER IS DAMAGED

chip in windscreen[OUTSIDE A ZONE]

Pass 31 Mar 2018 84,107 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 38,612 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 62,642 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 May 2015 55,554 miles

both front tyres low and heavily heavliy worn on edges

Pass 7 May 2014 47,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 41,509 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 36,122 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 32,475 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 32,475 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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PF08 RHE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RHE, 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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PF08 RHE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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