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PK08 CWJ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,247 mi
Last recorded125,247 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 125,247 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 130,217 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 118,544 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wishbone (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Feb 2018 118,544 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wishbone (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 111,082 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 94,880 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 93,021 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 92,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2014 92,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2013 79,784 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 73,447 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 73,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 54,277 miles

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

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 CWJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 CWJ, 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 PK08 CWJ registered?

PK08 CWJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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