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RK08 PZT

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

69,461 mi
Last recorded69,461 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 PZT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 69,461 miles

corrosion to rear axle

Fail 28 Jul 2026 69,461 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 1 Aug 2025 68,448 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2024 67,528 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 66,809 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 65,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 64,102 miles

Central Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front service brake binding not excessive

Fail 10 Aug 2021 64,102 miles

Central Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front service brake binding not excessive

Pass 23 Jul 2020 63,420 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 15 Jul 2019 61,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front discs lipped and worn

Front exhaust clamp starting to split/crack

Pass 8 Aug 2018 58,378 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Pass 28 Jul 2017 53,890 miles

Front some wear to brake discs

Offside Rear tyre valve perrished

Pass 12 Aug 2016 49,602 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 48,878 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 38,198 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 30,052 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 24,970 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 20,131 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 15,963 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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RK08 PZT is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RK08 PZT, 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 RK08 PZT registered?

RK08 PZT is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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