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K17 EKA

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,121 mi
Last recorded42,121 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 EKA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 42,121 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 42,121 miles

Additional braking device obviously defective (1.1.19 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 38,488 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2023 37,906 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2022 37,339 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2021 36,722 miles

full underbody protection fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2020 29,745 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 29,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 24,967 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 18,309 miles

eml on

Pass 8 Feb 2017 15,799 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 13,618 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 11,722 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 10,392 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 9,253 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 5,842 miles

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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K17 EKA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K17 EKA, 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 K17 EKA registered?

K17 EKA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is K17 EKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K17 EKA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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