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KT08 LHC

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,229 mi
Last recorded141,229 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 LHC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 141,229 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 141,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 139,285 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 133,606 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 133,606 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 130,216 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 126,835 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 123,002 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 123,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 113,091 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Jul 2017 99,817 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 86,647 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges.

Offside rear tyre cut in sidewall.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 72,975 miles

Centre exhaust clamp broken.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 59,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 45,435 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 32,681 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 19,962 miles

both front tyres worn inner & outer edges,tread area perished

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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KT08 LHC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KT08 LHC, 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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KT08 LHC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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