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KR08 RJY

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,397 mi
Last recorded118,397 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 RJY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 118,397 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 118,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 112,878 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 107,905 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 102,153 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 94,911 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 87,350 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 83,134 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 74,719 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 66,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged o/s/r and n/s/f (4.1.D.1e)

uneven wear front tyres

Fail 13 Apr 2018 66,463 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged o/s/r and n/s/f (4.1.D.1e)

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 21 Apr 2017 56,260 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Valve stem slightly damaged both fronts are perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 41,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 34,296 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2014 28,725 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 23,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 18,219 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 19 Apr 2011 15,172 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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KR08 RJY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RJY, 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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What year was KR08 RJY registered?

KR08 RJY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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The MOT history for KR08 RJY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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