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K40 KAU

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,674 mi
Last recorded92,674 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 KAU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 92,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 88,322 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 88,083 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) missing pad lining lose (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 81,459 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 81,395 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 74,505 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 67,779 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 66,787 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 66,787 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 63,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 57,453 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 51,647 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 51,647 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front outer edge worn smooth

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

Offside Front outer edge worn smooth

Pass 1 Feb 2017 42,127 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 42,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 31,142 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 31,123 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 31,058 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 30,519 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 26,455 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 21,809 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 18,145 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on very inner edge.

Pass 16 May 2011 13,935 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre has a screw in the tread possible puncture.

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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K40 KAU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 K40 KAU, 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 K40 KAU registered?

K40 KAU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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