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PJ08 UPE

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,125 mi
Last recorded141,125 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 141,125 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2021 141,122 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings missing such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 139,651 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 135,655 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 128,224 miles

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

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

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

plastic under guards fitted couild not view

Fail 28 Sep 2017 128,224 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

plastic under guards fitted couild not view

Pass 13 Jan 2016 123,554 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inside edge

Rear brake pads are low

plastic undercover

Fail 12 Jan 2016 123,554 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres are worn on the inside edge

Rear brake pads are low

plastic undercover

Pass 19 Jan 2015 116,083 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 116,083 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 104,933 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 79,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 49,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 41,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 41,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UPE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ08 UPE, 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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PJ08 UPE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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