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KT58 DDU

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,271 mi
Last recorded129,271 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT58 DDU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 129,271 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 129,253 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 126,214 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 126,210 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 118,580 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 111,039 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both n/s o/s inner tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

little reserve travel in handbrake

under side of body trays fitted [at time testing]

under side of vehicle body and suspension components showing signs of surface rust

Fail 8 Mar 2023 111,039 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers n/s o/s showing signs of wear (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated rear both n/s o/s brake hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both n/s o/s inner tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

little reserve travel in handbrake

under side of body trays fitted [at time testing]

under side of vehicle body and suspension components showing signs of surface rust

Pass 25 Oct 2021 107,559 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge,, tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of an oil leak, on front under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust emissions passed, reading too low to register on smoke meter

n/s/f brake pad wear indicator wire broken

recommend have steering track checked

under trays, sill covers fitted, limiting view

Fail 15 Oct 2021 107,434 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn in outer hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge,, tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of an oil leak, on front under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust emissions passed, reading too low to register on smoke meter

n/s/f brake pad wear indicator wire broken

recommend have steering track checked

under trays, sill covers fitted, limiting view

Pass 21 Oct 2020 104,283 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Brake pad wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 104,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Brake pad wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 101,322 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 101,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 93,445 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 84,802 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 79,158 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)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 79,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 16 Oct 2015 71,718 miles

Child seat fitted

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

Nearside front tyre perished and cracked

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

Offside front tyre perished and cracked

Fail 16 Oct 2015 71,718 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front tyre perished and cracked

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

Offside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2014 63,630 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 63,630 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 50,138 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 38,967 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres small cracks in tread and wearing thin on innewr edge

Pass 10 Aug 2011 26,973 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 26,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KT58 DDU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KT58 DDU, 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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KT58 DDU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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