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KO08 XOV

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

105,184 mi
Last recorded105,184 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 XOV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 105,184 miles

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

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

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

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

rear differential corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2024 104,216 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in windscreen zone A more than 10mm in diameter (14mm) (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear differential corroded

Rear rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2023 101,192 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 99,748 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 99,633 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 97,750 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 90,809 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 79,928 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 72,022 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 68,472 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 64,131 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 61,243 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 61,204 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Jul 2014 46,071 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 33,868 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 24,035 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 17,963 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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KO08 XOV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KO08 XOV, 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 KO08 XOV registered?

KO08 XOV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 July 2008.

Is KO08 XOV safe to buy?

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