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PJ08 ABV

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,423 mi
Last recorded86,423 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 ABV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 86,423 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 84,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

access to underside of vehicle limited

Pass 23 Nov 2023 82,775 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 80,346 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

access to underside limited

Pass 29 Oct 2021 74,345 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 74,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 71,222 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount broken but system not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe chafing fuel filler hose rubbing on battery B+ cable (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 71,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount broken but system not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe chafing fuel filler hose rubbing on battery B+ cable (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 68,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 64,966 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 60,318 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 53,952 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 48,441 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 43,397 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 38,191 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 31,620 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 23,980 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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PJ08 ABV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PJ08 ABV, 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 PJ08 ABV registered?

PJ08 ABV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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