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PL08 HXD

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,052 mi
Last recorded117,052 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 117,052 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 114,584 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 114,584 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 110,967 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 110,967 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 May 2019 105,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 99,761 miles

Engine Cover & Vehicle Under Tray Fitted

Pass 26 May 2017 93,251 miles

under engine tray fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 86,174 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened innerside also lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre slight cracked tread

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened innerside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened innerside also lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre slight cracked tread

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened innerside (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre slight cracked tread

engine covers fitted top and bottom effecting visual inspection

Fail 2 Jun 2016 86,174 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened innerside also lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre slight cracked tread

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened innerside (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened innerside also lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre slight cracked tread

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened innerside (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre slight cracked tread

engine covers fitted top and bottom effecting visual inspection

Fail 11 Jun 2015 78,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2015 78,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 67,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 67,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 62,190 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 50,488 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 40,091 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

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 HXD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PL08 HXD, 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 HXD registered?

PL08 HXD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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