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BK08 KDN

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

181,464 mi
Last recorded181,464 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 KDN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 181,464 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Brake hose pipes are slightly deteriorated Both sides

Front Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner rose joint

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner rose joint

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front door mirror is slightly discoloured (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear subframe area & all the suspension components are corroded & rubbers are perished

Slight play in the steering rack / Front track rod ends

Fail 19 Aug 2022 181,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Brake hose pipes are slightly deteriorated Both sides

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner rose joint

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner rose joint

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front door mirror is slightly discoloured (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear subframe area & all the suspension components are corroded & rubbers are perished

Slight play in the steering rack / Front track rod ends

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 166,491 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Brake hose pipes are slightly deteriorated

Hand brake just met very minimum Mot requirements, needs adjustment / repair

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner rose joint

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner rose joint

Rear brake pads are getting low

Slight play in the steering / front track rod ends

Pass 22 Aug 2020 153,809 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both surface cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 7 Jun 2019 147,648 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jan 2018 107,706 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside front tyre outer edge worn

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 94,318 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 78,795 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 64,077 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 52,010 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 37,665 miles

under shields fitted partial examination only

Pass 17 Feb 2012 33,668 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,831 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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BK08 KDN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BK08 KDN, 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 BK08 KDN registered?

BK08 KDN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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