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8141 PG

2008 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,267 mi
Last recorded73,267 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8141 PG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 73,267 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 71,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 71,036 miles

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

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 70,105 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 70,100 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 68,178 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 65,780 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 65,779 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 63,090 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 59,611 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside + offside front slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside + offside rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking nearside + offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge. centre tread approx 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 56,422 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 52,622 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 52,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s o/s (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

long travel handbrake

Pass 25 Sep 2015 48,052 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some vehicle components from view

Pass 1 Oct 2014 44,655 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 44,655 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 40,021 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge away

Pass 5 Oct 2012 34,153 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 25,614 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 25,612 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn at outer edge

offside front tyre worn at outer edge

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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8141 PG is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 8141 PG, 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 8141 PG registered?

8141 PG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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