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EN08 KPE

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,188 mi
Last recorded102,188 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 KPE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 102,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 102,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 99,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2019 95,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 87,876 miles

parking brake slight reserve travel

Pass 14 Sep 2017 80,510 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 76,110 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 70,091 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 64,125 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake pad's runing low

Pass 12 Sep 2013 54,506 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Sep 2012 48,467 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 41,102 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 41,102 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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EN08 KPE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EN08 KPE, 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 EN08 KPE registered?

EN08 KPE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 August 2008.

Is EN08 KPE safe to buy?

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