CarVerify

Free Car Check

KL08 TSV

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,919 mi
Last recorded134,919 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 TSV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 134,919 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 133,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 133,035 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2023 121,954 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 118,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 116,099 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 109,308 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 101,640 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 101,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 88,674 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 88,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 79,303 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 72,389 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 72,387 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 67,047 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 67,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 55,664 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 27,531 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 20,350 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 20,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KL08 TSV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KL08 TSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KL08 TSV?

You can check the full history of KL08 TSV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KL08 TSV registered?

KL08 TSV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is KL08 TSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL08 TSV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KL08 TSV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KL08 TSV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.