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K80 BRT

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,206 mi
Last recorded153,206 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK80 BRT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 153,206 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 153,206 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 144,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 140,247 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both missing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 134,129 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 134,129 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 131,219 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes around unions (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

NSF and BOTH REAR brake discs are slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

OSF TYRE is perishing and has cuts around inner and outer sidewalls

OSF TYRE tread starting to lift

OSF brake pipe slightly corroded around union

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 23 Dec 2016 131,218 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear DPF clamp broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes around unions (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

NSF and BOTH REAR brake discs are slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

OSF TYRE is perishing and has cuts around inner and outer sidewalls

OSF TYRE tread starting to lift

OSF brake pipe slightly corroded around union

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 20 Dec 2016 131,103 miles

slight corrosion on brake discs

Fail 20 Dec 2016 131,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion on brake discs

Pass 12 Aug 2015 121,007 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 96,840 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 75,307 miles

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

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

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

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

all four tyres are slightly perished (cracked)

engine has an auxillary belt noise

Pass 26 Mar 2011 63,350 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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K80 BRT is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K80 BRT, 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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K80 BRT is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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