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AP08 KDV

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,737 mi
Last recorded143,737 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 KDV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 143,737 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 116,183 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 116,183 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear lower arm hub bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 May 2020 107,651 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 102,997 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 102,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 97,626 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 97,625 miles

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe excessively heated (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 88,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 75,555 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 69,872 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 69,872 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 62,552 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 51,700 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 44,431 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 34,347 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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AP08 KDV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AP08 KDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP08 KDV registered?

AP08 KDV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is AP08 KDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 KDV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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