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PK08 XJB

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,106 mi
Last recorded156,106 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 156,106 miles

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))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 156,105 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 150,395 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 141,045 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 141,045 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 139,496 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 139,496 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 136,586 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 136,586 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 134,730 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 134,730 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 128,561 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 121,591 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 113,371 miles

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)

Fail 25 May 2017 113,371 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2016 105,454 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2016 105,408 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 95,374 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 May 2015 95,374 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2014 84,187 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 84,762 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 64,161 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 64,161 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 50,834 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 44,676 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 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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