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PK08 CUC

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,371 mi
Last recorded86,371 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 CUC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2026 86,371 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear discs inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened All of the rear subframe is corroded and in places has sealant covering corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2025 85,955 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 81,927 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 81,927 miles

Nearside Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2023 76,132 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 75,913 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 70,126 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 64,035 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 64,035 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 58,562 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 52,210 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 47,015 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 40,580 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 34,738 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 27,100 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 22,164 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 22,164 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 17,853 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 13,468 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 10,348 miles

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

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

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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PK08 CUC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PK08 CUC, 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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PK08 CUC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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