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PL08 HDO

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,237 mi
Last recorded84,237 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 HDO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 84,237 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 83,563 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 83,050 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 82,352 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 82,124 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 81,880 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 81,167 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 80,038 miles

Nearside Front brake hose minor perishing

Offside Front brake hose minor perishing

undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 25 Aug 2017 77,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 74,454 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 67,529 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 62,694 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 62,694 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 57,873 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 53,093 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 41,168 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 HDO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HDO, 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 HDO registered?

PL08 HDO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is PL08 HDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL08 HDO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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