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KS08 ZVM

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

74,384 mi
Last recorded74,384 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 ZVM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 74,384 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 69,841 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 65,006 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 58,539 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 58,539 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 53,202 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 52,314 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Nov 2019 51,475 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 9 Nov 2018 50,076 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 9 Nov 2017 48,311 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 1 Nov 2016 46,103 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Nov 2015 43,847 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 Mar 2015 39,507 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 32,881 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 24,350 miles

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 10 May 2012 20,311 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 13,925 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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KS08 ZVM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KS08 ZVM, 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 KS08 ZVM registered?

KS08 ZVM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is KS08 ZVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 ZVM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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