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PN08 WOC

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,634 mi
Last recorded112,634 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 WOC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 112,634 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 111,235 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 109,258 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 106,921 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 106,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retainer (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retainer (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 106,487 miles

Offside Rear front of rear sub frame mounting bracket corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2022 100,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front of rear sub frame mounting bracket holed and corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front of rear sub frame mounting bracket corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 105,123 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 104,745 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 104,744 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated rear drive rubber split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 96,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 89,561 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 89,501 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper drivers side (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broken (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 79,976 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 71,386 miles

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2016 71,378 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

front brakes flexible hoses starting to deteriorate

o/s rear tyre kerb damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 61,521 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 54,526 miles

offside and nearside front tyres starting to split/crack in tread

Fail 11 Dec 2013 54,526 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres starting to split/crack in tread

Pass 17 Dec 2012 49,821 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 44,631 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 44,563 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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PN08 WOC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PN08 WOC, 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 PN08 WOC registered?

PN08 WOC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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