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KJ08 LOF

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,383 mi
Last recorded130,383 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 LOF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 130,383 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 112,242 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 112,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2015 101,589 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 101,589 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 80,663 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osr tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 May 2013 71,213 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 61,460 miles

front brake pads getting low?

rear brake pads worn low ,close too minimum limit?

Fail 25 May 2012 61,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

front brake pads getting low?

rear brake pads worn low ,close too minimum limit?

Pass 14 Jul 2011 47,388 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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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KJ08 LOF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KJ08 LOF, 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 KJ08 LOF registered?

KJ08 LOF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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