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AY08 KJO

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,129 mi
Last recorded84,129 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 KJO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 84,129 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 78,213 miles

Nearside Front brake hose slightly perished

Offside Front brake hose slightly perished

Fail 25 Jun 2018 78,212 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose slightly perished

Offside Front brake hose slightly perished

Pass 28 Jun 2017 75,538 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 71,494 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 May 2016 71,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 May 2015 64,685 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 53,460 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 53,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges and cracking in treads.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 48,901 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 40,206 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 29,194 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 17,269 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 17,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

small cuts on near side rear tyre and off side front tyre

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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AY08 KJO 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 AY08 KJO, 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 AY08 KJO registered?

AY08 KJO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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