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K1 NLX

2008 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

23,610 mi
Last recorded23,610 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 NLX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 23,610 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 21,889 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 21,568 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 21,478 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 21,178 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 20,955 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 20,670 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 20,498 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 20,426 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 20,161 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 16,939 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 16,365 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 16,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 16,293 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 15,904 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 15,362 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 12,163 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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K1 NLX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 K1 NLX, 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 K1 NLX registered?

K1 NLX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is K1 NLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K1 NLX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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