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BP57 NKZ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

106,175 mi
Last recorded106,175 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 NKZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 106,175 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 106,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 101,254 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 101,251 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 96,389 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper missing

Fail 20 Feb 2024 96,389 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust loose and hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper missing

Pass 6 Feb 2023 90,787 miles

both front brake hoses becoming deteriorated

both front wipers split

front exhaust clamp damaged, exhaust becoming insecure at joint

n/s numberplate lamp dim

o/s mirror becoming deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm and becoming worn at edges

rear brake discs becoming worn

rear brake pads appear to be becoming worn

Fail 6 Feb 2023 90,787 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front brake hoses becoming deteriorated

both front wipers split

front brake discs worn

front exhaust clamp damaged, exhaust becoming insecure at joint

n/s numberplate lamp dim

n/s/f brakes show signs of overheating

n/s/f wheel slightly tight to turn

o/s mirror becoming deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm and becoming worn at edges

rear brake discs becoming worn

rear brake pads appear to be becoming worn

Pass 7 Jan 2022 85,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear registration plate bulb light intensity slightly reduced

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

Offside Front tyre becoming worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre becoming worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bulb warning light illuminated (intermittent

horn slightly rough when used

Fail 7 Jan 2022 85,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear registration plate bulb light intensity slightly reduced

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

Offside Front tyre becoming worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre becoming worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bulb warning light illuminated (intermittent

horn slightly rough when used

Pass 2 Feb 2021 81,037 miles

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Feb 2021 81,037 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jan 2020 78,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both just clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 76,377 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 76,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 63,690 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 54,095 miles

emissions levels too low to measure

Pass 14 Jan 2016 50,214 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

full undercovers fitted

n/s and o/s front tyres cracked and perished

n/s and o/s front tyres scrubbed

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 12 Jan 2016 50,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

full undercovers fitted

n/s and o/s front tyres cracked and perished

n/s and o/s front tyres scrubbed

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 10 Jan 2015 44,705 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 41,416 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 35,024 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 35,024 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 27,459 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 25,735 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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BP57 NKZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BP57 NKZ, 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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BP57 NKZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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