MOT Status
ValidMileage
160,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in centre of tyre treads. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
slight oil leak at rear of engine.
Rear exhaust hanger bracket broken
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre has a small cut too outer edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre has a small cut too outer edge
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PL08 PFA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 PFA, 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 PFA registered?
PL08 PFA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 24 July 2008.
Is PL08 PFA safe to buy?
The MOT history for PL08 PFA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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