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PY08 HSX

2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,607 mi
Last recorded98,607 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 HSX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 98,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 98,607 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 94,399 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 94,399 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 91,399 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 85,238 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 79,770 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 79,261 miles

Suspect brake pipes corroded in places but unable to inspect due to being coated.

Suspension components corroded.

Fail 18 Nov 2020 79,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspect brake pipes corroded in places but unable to inspect due to being coated.

Suspension components corroded.

Pass 13 Nov 2019 78,838 miles

Both front tyres heavily perished getting close to limit.

Pass 28 Nov 2018 78,161 miles

N/S/F tyre tread perished

N/S/R metal brake pipe coating swollen , suspect pipe corrosion

O/S/F tyre tread perished

O/S/R metal brake pipe coating swollen , suspect pipe corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2017 76,576 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Front tyres perished.

Pass 24 Nov 2016 71,840 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 67,551 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 61,080 miles

n/s/f tyre has deep deeps cuts and perishing

trigger point not met

Pass 1 Nov 2013 54,889 miles

nearside front inner wheelrim damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2012 47,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

trigger point not met

Pass 29 Nov 2011 42,454 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 39,561 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)

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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PY08 HSX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PY08 HSX, 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 PY08 HSX registered?

PY08 HSX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is PY08 HSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY08 HSX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PY08 HSX have outstanding finance?

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