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KA57 EVR

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,002 mi
Last recorded150,002 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 EVR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 150,002 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2022 143,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp condensation-aim ok

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle frame has heavy corrosion to it not excessive as of yet

Fail 29 Apr 2022 143,184 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure damaged (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp condensation-aim ok

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle frame has heavy corrosion to it not excessive as of yet

Pass 2 Nov 2020 129,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear to edges no cords showing yet (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle frame has heavy corrosion to it not excessive as of yet

Fail 30 Oct 2020 129,165 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear to edges no cords showing yet (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle frame has heavy corrosion to it not excessive as of yet

Pass 18 Apr 2019 114,672 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Apr 2019 114,672 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Nov 2017 104,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of undercarrage

Fail 8 Nov 2017 104,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of undercarrage

Pass 7 Nov 2016 96,684 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under car

Pass 6 Nov 2015 88,569 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 81,410 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2014 81,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 74,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 64,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2011 59,744 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)

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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KA57 EVR is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KA57 EVR, 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 KA57 EVR registered?

KA57 EVR is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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