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PY08 NXT

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

153,857 mi
Last recorded153,857 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 NXT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 153,857 miles

General underside corrosion (suspension components, subframes etc

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2014 (225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 May 2026 153,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion (suspension components, subframes etc

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2014 (225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 152,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 148,659 miles

emissions tested no reading

Pass 9 Jun 2023 144,318 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 134,134 miles

emissions tested no reading

Pass 8 Jun 2021 125,323 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 125,312 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 123,651 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 122,604 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2018 121,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 116,519 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 108,882 miles

unable to check front to rear brake pipes .covered by undertrays

Pass 30 May 2015 96,674 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 78,962 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 61,288 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 61,288 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 43,263 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 30,615 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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PY08 NXT is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 NXT, 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 NXT registered?

PY08 NXT is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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