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PL08 GUE

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,847 mi
Last recorded78,847 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 GUE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 78,847 miles

Exhaust blowing from the front, suspect flexi pipes

Offside Rear has slight play in suspension arm

Pass 18 Oct 2024 65,423 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 51,480 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 51,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 40,025 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 36,766 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 35,705 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 35,701 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 34,925 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 32,785 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 29,919 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 26,581 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 23,724 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 23,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 19,445 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 19,445 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 16,672 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 13,755 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 10,409 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 GUE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 GUE, 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 PL08 GUE registered?

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

Is PL08 GUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL08 GUE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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