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PL08 AVW

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,525 mi
Last recorded165,525 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 AVW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 165,525 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 151,442 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 138,817 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 126,437 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 109,359 miles

Nearside Front brake hose perished both

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 109,359 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake hose perished both

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 106,177 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 21 Mar 2016 106,177 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to test front wipers

Pass 14 Mar 2015 96,911 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 88,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jun 2014 88,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 77,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2012 64,923 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 50,558 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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PL08 AVW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PL08 AVW, 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 PL08 AVW registered?

PL08 AVW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is PL08 AVW safe to buy?

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