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AC08 PFK

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,344 mi
Last recorded123,344 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 PFK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 123,344 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Both Alloy rims have been welded

Under Guards fitted obscuring some suspension components

Pass 12 Jun 2020 114,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 109,434 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 109,434 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 107,326 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

management light on

rear wiper missing

sill covers fitted

slight damage to nearside front bumper

under body covers fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2016 107,326 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

management light on

rear wiper missing

sill covers fitted

slight damage to nearside front bumper

under body covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 99,787 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 99,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 83,118 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2014 82,920 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 67,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,497 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 38,242 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 36,477 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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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AC08 PFK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AC08 PFK, 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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AC08 PFK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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