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KL08 RDU

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,717 mi
Last recorded118,717 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 RDU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 118,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 115,519 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT/REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 115,519 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT/REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 95,933 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2022 86,611 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 83,109 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 82,776 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 82,776 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 82,291 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 81,274 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 77,948 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rosejoint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rosejoint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 76,488 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 73,713 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 67,157 miles

both front tyres worn edges smooth

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 60,899 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front tyre worn edges

Pass 1 Mar 2012 54,879 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,483 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear brake discs worn

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KL08 RDU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KL08 RDU, 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 KL08 RDU registered?

KL08 RDU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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