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PS08 SES

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,245 mi
Last recorded79,245 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS08 SES
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 79,245 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 78,116 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 72,243 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 72,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 65,571 miles

engine overs and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2015 46,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 39,876 miles

exhaust front pipe clamp cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2013 34,113 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 30,442 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 21,894 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 21,894 miles

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

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

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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PS08 SES is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PS08 SES, 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 PS08 SES registered?

PS08 SES is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is PS08 SES safe to buy?

The MOT history for PS08 SES shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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