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KP08 UYB

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,230 mi
Last recorded133,230 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 133,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 133,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 119,695 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Center rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 119,695 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Center rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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 3 Dec 2018 107,941 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link slight play

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear lower joint has slight play

front tyres on 3mm

rear exhaust hanger broken

slight oil leak

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Dec 2018 107,941 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front anti roll bar link slight play

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear lower joint has slight play

front tyres on 3mm

rear exhaust hanger broken

slight oil leak

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Dec 2017 97,553 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 86,986 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 78,872 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 71,809 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 61,578 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 50,879 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 40,775 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 40,775 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,193 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 UYB is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UYB, 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 UYB registered?

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

Is KP08 UYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 UYB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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