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K22 CUK

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,288 mi
Last recorded87,288 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK22 CUK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 87,288 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 85,017 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 81,626 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 72,361 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 72,361 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 67,106 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 62,884 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

O/S/F tyre slight wear on outer edge.

Fail 13 Dec 2019 62,884 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

O/S/F tyre slight wear on outer edge.

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 58,190 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 58,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 53,073 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 47,498 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 41,941 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 36,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2014 36,564 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 30,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 24,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Nov 2011 17,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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K22 CUK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K22 CUK, 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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K22 CUK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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