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K555 ORY

2008 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,008 mi
Last recorded67,008 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 ORY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 67,008 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 64,468 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 64,136 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 63,506 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 62,150 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 60,093 miles

Chips in windscreen.

N/s/r shockabsorber starting to leak.

Suspect brake pipes starting to corrode in places unable to inspect fully due to being coated.

Pass 23 Jul 2020 58,325 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres bald on inner edge. Req. renewal ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 58,325 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres bald on inner edge. Req. renewal ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 54,852 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 51,558 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 46,261 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 40,732 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 33,473 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 29,082 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 29,080 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 23,606 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 18,595 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 15,494 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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K555 ORY is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 K555 ORY, 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 K555 ORY registered?

K555 ORY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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