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BN08 KVU

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

202,975 mi
Last recorded202,975 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 KVU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 202,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 202,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 186,921 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside inner rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 164,619 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 158,162 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 158,158 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 147,957 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 135,442 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 135,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 130,444 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 130,396 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 122,618 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 114,379 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tyre pressure monitor light is on

Fail 3 Apr 2013 114,379 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tyre pressure monitor light is on

Pass 30 Mar 2012 103,372 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 79,776 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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BN08 KVU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver 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 BN08 KVU, 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 BN08 KVU registered?

BN08 KVU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is BN08 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 KVU 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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