MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,106 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses to subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / chassis area near suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / chassis area near suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive substantial engine leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses to subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / chassis area near suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / chassis area near suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive substantial engine leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
floor pan covers fitted
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
floor pan covers fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front shock dust cover missing
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front shock dust cover missing
Nearside Front tyre bold outer edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre on legal limit and bold on edges, replace ASAP
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty and o/s washer jet disconnected (8.2.3)
Nearside Front tyre bold outer edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre on legal limit and bold on edges, replace ASAP
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front tyre low outer edge
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine covers and undertrays fitted
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
item removed
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front tyre low outer edge
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine covers and undertrays fitted
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
item removed
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front discs worn
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front discs worn
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PK08 XJB is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 XJB, 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 XJB is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 April 2008.
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