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K222 CLD

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,884 mi
Last recorded137,884 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK222 CLD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 May 2026 137,884 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% on observation test (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 52% on observation test (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 116,134 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 105,110 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 105,110 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Brake disc damaged from pads being metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 94,391 miles

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Fail 3 Jan 2023 94,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2021 86,843 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 28 Jun 2021 86,217 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Jul 2020 81,083 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Fail 29 Jun 2020 81,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 21 Jan 2020 80,006 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

front brake pads have worn low discs lipped

Fail 17 Jan 2020 80,003 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

front brake pads have worn low discs lipped

Pass 15 Feb 2019 70,016 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 59,809 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 50,663 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 46,916 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 38,804 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,091 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 33,758 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 29,861 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2011 26,068 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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K222 CLD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 K222 CLD, 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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K222 CLD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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