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C24 KNM

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,601 mi
Last recorded90,601 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC24 KNM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 90,601 miles

Exhaust flexi damaged

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 82,555 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 77,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 71,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth aprox 2.0-2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 65,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 63,479 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 59,761 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners hanging from interior mirror in drivers peripheral vision ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Jun 2018 55,839 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 55,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 50,205 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 46,081 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 40,932 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 35,710 miles

Front windscreen has several small chips all over screen.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 31,007 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 31,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/s wiper smearing. N/S/Reverse light bulb intermitantly in-op.

Pass 9 May 2012 25,291 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 25,260 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,762 miles

both rear tyres are getting low on tread and are slightly perished

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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C24 KNM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C24 KNM, 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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What year was C24 KNM registered?

C24 KNM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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