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KP08 OGV

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,973 mi
Last recorded95,973 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 OGV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 95,973 miles

Offside Front Outer 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 14 Dec 2024 91,795 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 91,795 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 87,572 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 87,292 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 85,440 miles

Nearside Front wing and bumper damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2021 79,451 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 66,485 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 66,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2018 63,837 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 58,185 miles

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Nearside Rear 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 14 Jul 2016 47,765 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 40,473 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 40,473 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 38,738 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 30,723 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,613 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 14,836 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 14,818 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 14,065 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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KP08 OGV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KP08 OGV, 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 KP08 OGV registered?

KP08 OGV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is KP08 OGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 OGV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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