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KK08 KAR

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,512 mi
Last recorded106,512 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK08 KAR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 106,512 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder 205/50/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

engine oily

Fail 14 Mar 2025 106,509 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder 205/50/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in the tread leaking 225/45/17 run flat ()

engine oily

Pass 10 Jan 2024 101,900 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 94,628 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

brake warning lamp on

Pass 11 Mar 2021 85,330 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 85,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 70,559 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 70,558 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 53,450 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2017 41,103 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 37,144 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,311 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2014 30,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 24,283 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 18,125 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 10,062 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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KK08 KAR is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KK08 KAR, 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 KK08 KAR registered?

KK08 KAR is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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