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FT08 KTG

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,072 mi
Last recorded125,072 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 KTG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 125,072 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 125,022 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements cracked through lettering (0.1 (d))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated split and cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front oil leak from engine

Nearside Front jacking block missisng

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative

Rear subframe bushes slightly worn

Pass 29 Apr 2025 120,418 miles

offside front brake back plate loose

offside rear lower suspension arm outer pin/bush worn

parking brake only just met limits

Pass 12 Jun 2024 115,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 112,376 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 100,592 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 87,204 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 74,158 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 70,979 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 66,221 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 61,097 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 56,858 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 55,406 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 52,655 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,491 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 38,194 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres both worn badly on inner edges

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2012 38,194 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres both worn badly on inner edges

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2011 27,140 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 26,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FT08 KTG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FT08 KTG, 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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FT08 KTG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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