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AO08 KSF

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,024 mi
Last recorded160,024 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 KSF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 160,024 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi brake hoses have slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded slight corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. poor efficiency (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front fog lamp lens missing

Offside Front wires in bonnet hinge broken / adrift

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear outer flexi brake hoses have slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust mount insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2015 145,980 miles

Engine oil low

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front o/s fog lamp damaged

front tyre wearing unevenly inner

only tested one rear seat/belt due to vehicle full

rear n/s caliper looks damp

Fail 17 Apr 2015 145,980 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine oil low

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front o/s fog lamp damaged

front tyre wearing unevenly inner

only tested one rear seat/belt due to vehicle full

rear n/s caliper looks damp

Pass 28 Mar 2014 118,917 miles

Can't test two rear seat/belts due to vehicle of full

front o/s fog light damaged

rear brake discs pitted and scored

Pass 3 Apr 2013 90,401 miles

o/s/f fog lamp smashed

rear discs slightly pitted and scored

slight judder from front brakes

Pass 23 Mar 2012 69,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 50,570 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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AO08 KSF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO08 KSF, 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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AO08 KSF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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