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AU08 MKA

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,148 mi
Last recorded84,148 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 MKA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 84,148 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 80,662 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 77,594 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

Pass 11 Nov 2022 76,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked 3mm across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 75,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn a little on inner tread and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 74,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 73,441 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 67,943 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 60,027 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 51,319 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 48,214 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 48,214 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2014 45,152 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 37,505 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 30,174 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 22,786 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 22,786 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

managment light on

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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AU08 MKA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AU08 MKA, 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 AU08 MKA registered?

AU08 MKA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 14 June 2008.

Is AU08 MKA safe to buy?

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