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KP08 KSZ

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

84,750 mi
Last recorded84,750 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 KSZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 84,750 miles

all 4 tyres close to warning marks

Pass 6 May 2025 75,226 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four starting to perish /crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged cut and damaged but no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper subframe support bracket corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shocks have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arms inner and outer bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing device seal perishing

Fail 2 May 2025 75,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet supplies insufficient fluid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached subframe support bracket excessively corroded/ holed (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four starting to perish /crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged cut and damaged but no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted on test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper subframe support bracket corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shocks have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arms inner and outer bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing device seal perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2024 69,284 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 63,093 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 56,961 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 55,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks / splits, DOT 0714, 205/50 17 W (extraload) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm, age cracks / splits, DOT 1415, 225/45 17 W (extraload) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge, DOT 4216, 205/50 17 W (extraload) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, DOT 1618, 225/45 17 W (extraload) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs worn / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel filler cap seal cracking / perished

Fail 4 Feb 2022 55,496 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs heavily worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks / splits, DOT 0714, 205/50 17 W (extraload) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm, age cracks / splits, DOT 1415, 225/45 17 W (extraload) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge, DOT 4216, 205/50 17 W (extraload) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, DOT 1618, 225/45 17 W (extraload) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs worn / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on dash

fuel filler cap seal cracking / perished

nearside reverse light not working

Pass 2 Sep 2020 48,907 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 48,907 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 47,732 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 37,708 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 37,704 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 37,007 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 37,007 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 31,457 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 26,224 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 26,219 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 24,270 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 24,258 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 21,655 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 21,655 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 19,540 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 16,219 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011

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

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

Offside 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
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KP08 KSZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KP08 KSZ, 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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KP08 KSZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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