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KN58 FJP

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,534 mi
Last recorded150,534 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 FJP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 150,534 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively bothsides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 142,932 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 142,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 126,561 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 126,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 105,531 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 96,154 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 91,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 87,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre has deep cut but not deep enough to expose ply or cord.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 81,502 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 70,133 miles

Offside rear tyre on 3mm getting low.

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

front wipers bit smeary

Fail 21 May 2012 70,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear tyre on 3mm getting low.

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

front wipers bit smeary

Pass 26 Jul 2011 49,839 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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KN58 FJP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KN58 FJP, 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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KN58 FJP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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