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AO08 KTV

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,806 mi
Last recorded156,806 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 156,806 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer/inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer/inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer/inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2017 149,363 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 139,051 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 139,051 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 128,438 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 128,438 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 116,524 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 103,473 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 92,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 92,225 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 70,897 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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AO08 KTV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AO08 KTV, 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 AO08 KTV registered?

AO08 KTV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is AO08 KTV safe to buy?

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