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BN08 KVY

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,224 mi
Last recorded90,224 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 KVY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 90,224 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2026 90,224 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 88,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavily worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavily worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 85,010 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 80,348 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 75,998 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 73,747 miles

Testable items are covers by under trays

Pass 9 Apr 2019 68,001 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 62,321 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 62,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 57,288 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 51,753 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 45,858 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 39,782 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,225 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,225 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 20,847 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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BN08 KVY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 BN08 KVY, 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 KVY registered?

BN08 KVY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is BN08 KVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 KVY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN08 KVY have outstanding finance?

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