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K20 VMC

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,500 mi
Last recorded131,500 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 VMC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 131,500 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides started to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Run flat mark on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 131,500 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides started to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Run flat mark on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 127,566 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 122,990 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a run flat mark

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 115,706 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 115,701 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 110,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 105,264 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 105,263 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2021 103,250 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 98,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 94,544 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 89,594 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted

floor trays fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 20 May 2017 79,955 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 20 May 2017 79,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 72,149 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover fitted

floor trays fitted

front brake discs have slight wear

n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 13 May 2015 61,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 24 May 2014 50,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2013 45,063 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 45,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2012 34,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on the inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 14 May 2011 23,328 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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K20 VMC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K20 VMC, 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 K20 VMC registered?

K20 VMC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is K20 VMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K20 VMC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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