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PK08 PHV

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

127,262 mi
Last recorded127,262 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 PHV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 127,262 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 124,471 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin JUST LEGAL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 121,632 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 118,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 118,331 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 114,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pads look 2/3rds worn

Pass 16 Jun 2021 110,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pads look 2/3rds worn

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2020 107,859 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pads look 2/3rds worn

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2019 104,076 miles

Rear Brake pads look 2/3rds worn

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2018 99,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread and edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre edges wearing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2017 93,152 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 86,385 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 79,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 72,675 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 72,675 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 61,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,347 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 44,827 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 44,789 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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PK08 PHV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PHV, 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 PHV registered?

PK08 PHV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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