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KT08 TFE

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,952 mi
Last recorded115,952 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 115,952 miles

Underbody corrosion to floor and suspension components components

Pass 2 Jul 2024 108,615 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 96,170 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 79,042 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 73,373 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 68,033 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 63,740 miles

advise reversing lights

Pass 11 Jun 2018 59,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 56,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has wear outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre has excessive wear Inner edge

Offside Front Tyre has excessive wear Inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre has excessive wear Inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2017 56,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has wear outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has excessive wear Inner edge

Offside Front Tyre has excessive wear Inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has excessive wear Inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2016 51,921 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has excessive wear inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2016 51,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has excessive wear inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2015 46,544 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 46,544 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 40,465 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

emm to clean to read

Pass 17 Jun 2013 33,893 miles

emm to clean to read

Pass 15 Jun 2012 27,472 miles

emmisions to clean to cheak

Fail 15 Jun 2012 27,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

emmisions to clean to cheak

Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,068 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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KT08 TFE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KT08 TFE, 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 KT08 TFE registered?

KT08 TFE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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