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KL08 RMU

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,663 mi
Last recorded71,663 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 RMU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 71,663 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms including poor bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 71,659 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 71,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 69,248 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 63,958 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential/prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 63,845 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits see emissions printout (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential/prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 61,961 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 59,518 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 55,888 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 50,073 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)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 40,050 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 31,407 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 26,721 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 20,345 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 20,171 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 14,441 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 14,435 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 11,071 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres are cracking between the tread blocks

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 RMU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KL08 RMU, 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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KL08 RMU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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