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BN08 KWW

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,970 mi
Last recorded106,970 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 KWW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 106,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear prop shaft donut deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2024 96,199 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 80,085 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2023 80,085 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (3.5 (a))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2022 76,326 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2021 73,038 miles

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

Front under tray engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2020 69,474 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 63,505 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 63,505 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 60,782 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 56,050 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 50,641 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 43,247 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 38,323 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 32,402 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 27,591 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 22,483 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 22,483 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 16,830 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 16,830 miles

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

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

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 KWW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KWW, 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 KWW registered?

BN08 KWW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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