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PG08 BAA

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

175,876 mi
Last recorded175,876 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 BAA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 175,876 miles

central brake light is dim

timing chain is noisey

window is cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2023 157,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective bracket broken , but lamp still secure (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on the inner edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper has accident damage

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

engine under tray damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2023 157,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective bracket broken , but lamp still secure (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on the inner edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper has accident damage

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

engine under tray damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2022 146,902 miles

Nearside Front bumper/fog light damaged

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

Nearside headlight bracket broken but still secure

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 146,902 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper/fog light damaged

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

Nearside headlight bracket broken but still secure

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 135,033 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 135,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 124,779 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked end to end (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 124,779 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked end to end (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 104,590 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 90,703 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 90,702 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 79,011 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 72,654 miles

Rear prop shaft rear rubber starting to split.

under cover's fitted obscuring view of components.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 66,167 miles

Emissions Level To Low To Recieve Data

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 62,008 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 53,645 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 44,823 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 33,470 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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PG08 BAA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PG08 BAA, 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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PG08 BAA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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