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K7 VJO

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,748 mi
Last recorded156,748 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 VJO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 156,748 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear surface corrosion on sub-frame, suspension members and floor pan

Pass 24 Sep 2024 156,533 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front road wheels welded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear under seal applied

Pass 28 Mar 2023 156,525 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 153,856 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 135,127 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 121,926 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 121,914 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 107,617 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 91,322 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 82,863 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 74,340 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2014 70,935 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 61,073 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 60,134 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 45,422 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 39,914 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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K7 VJO is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K7 VJO, 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 K7 VJO registered?

K7 VJO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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