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PK08 CVG

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,559 mi
Last recorded105,559 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 105,559 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 98,251 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 94,404 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2023 94,404 miles

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

Front Lower under tray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2022 89,495 miles

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

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

Rear subframe getting corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2021 83,412 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 79,620 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 77,893 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 73,961 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 68,004 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 59,115 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 59,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 53,915 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 47,698 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 41,766 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 27,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 21,129 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 12,067 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 12,067 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 10,536 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

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 CVG 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 85%.

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 PK08 CVG, 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 PK08 CVG registered?

PK08 CVG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is PK08 CVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK08 CVG shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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