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KR08 GJJ

2008 BMW 120

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,420 mi
Last recorded136,420 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 GJJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 136,420 miles

Offside Front 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 1 Dec 2025 136,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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 6 Nov 2024 120,981 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 108,108 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 108,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 105,600 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 102,364 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear markers 205/55/R16 91w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake pad warning lamp on

general corrosion all suspension components

Pass 20 Oct 2020 99,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 97,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 95,521 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil seals failing (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 93,905 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 91,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 91,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 89,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 80,658 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 72,620 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 60,138 miles

No emmissions test readout - too lean.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 43,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

uneven front tyre wear

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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KR08 GJJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KR08 GJJ, 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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KR08 GJJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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