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KN02 BOO

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,801 mi
Last recorded102,801 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN02 BOO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 102,801 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 101,943 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 97,860 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 97,857 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2020 93,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 93,879 miles

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

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 83,848 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside parking brake performance slightly low

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

near side rear and off side front tyres wear on the inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2018 71,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 71,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 58,635 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 17 Aug 2016 51,206 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 51,206 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 39,694 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 39,190 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 31,995 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 24,672 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 18,855 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 12,657 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 12,656 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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KN02 BOO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KN02 BOO, 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

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What year was KN02 BOO registered?

KN02 BOO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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