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VE08 PHJ

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,075 mi
Last recorded146,075 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 PHJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2022 146,075 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2021 131,892 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 118,309 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2019 102,396 miles

under trays covering chassis unable to inspect above

Pass 12 Oct 2018 88,033 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 75,809 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2016 66,738 miles

under trays fitted to chassis unable to inspect above

Pass 20 Oct 2015 55,643 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 45,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 36,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Oct 2012 33,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres scrubbing on the outer edge

Fail 22 Oct 2012 33,828 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres scrubbing on the outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2011 30,516 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 30,516 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 26,155 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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VE08 PHJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VE08 PHJ, 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 VE08 PHJ registered?

VE08 PHJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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