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KB57 PFF

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,607 mi
Last recorded171,607 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 PFF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 171,607 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 152,739 miles

Oil Leak

Rear Pads 4mm

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2016 152,739 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil Leak

Rear Pads 4mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2015 140,836 miles

front brake hoses perrished

front no.plate faded

nearside front shocker damp

no print out on emissions

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2015 140,836 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake hoses perrished

front no.plate faded

nearside front shocker damp

no print out on emissions

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2014 130,598 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 116,453 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2012 99,658 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 77,759 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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KB57 PFF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KB57 PFF, 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 KB57 PFF registered?

KB57 PFF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is KB57 PFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB57 PFF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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