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V10 PPP

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,106 mi
Last recorded110,106 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 PPP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 110,106 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 110,106 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 98,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 88,527 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 85,851 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 82,435 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 80,406 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 80,393 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 77,864 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 75,256 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Aug 2018 75,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Sep 2017 71,053 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 66,923 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 66,923 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 66,923 miles

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 May 2016 66,111 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 58,685 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges,Advise alignment check

Pass 14 May 2014 50,948 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 44,188 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 35,516 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 26,382 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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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V10 PPP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V10 PPP, 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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V10 PPP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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