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PJ08 ODE

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

141,751 mi
Last recorded141,751 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 ODE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 141,751 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 123,286 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 108,605 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 93,891 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 92,720 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 92,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,340 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 83,677 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 72,516 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 59,631 miles

Front brake discs are slightly worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges and cracking inbetween treads

Pass 11 Sep 2014 48,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 42,744 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2012 29,461 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 13,283 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 ODE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PJ08 ODE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ08 ODE registered?

PJ08 ODE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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