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PX08 OAS

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,995 mi
Last recorded122,995 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 OAS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 122,995 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 122,995 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 117,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 117,710 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 112,625 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake flex pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear rubber coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Reverse lights not working

Tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 1 Nov 2021 112,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald on inner edge, tyre split, cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake flex pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear rubber coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 18 Nov 2020 105,368 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 91,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 81,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 76,552 miles

Front exhaust clamp

Rear prop shaft coupling perishing /starting to split

covers and trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2016 66,430 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 60,931 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 54,788 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 50,142 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 49,351 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 36,393 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 28,376 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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PX08 OAS 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 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 PX08 OAS, 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 PX08 OAS registered?

PX08 OAS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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