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KU08 KXC

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,883 mi
Last recorded112,883 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 KXC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 112,883 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 107,995 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 97,813 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 93,524 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 89,747 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 87,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 82,357 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2017 72,700 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front tyre wearing edges

rear brake discs pitted slightly

under covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2017 72,700 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s front tyre wearing edges

rear brake discs pitted slightly

under covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 50,378 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 19 Sep 2013 39,737 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 39,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 35,469 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 26,561 miles

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

both sides front tyres worn on edges nearside worse

Fail 25 Jan 2011 17,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface rust on disc all round

Pass 25 Jan 2011 17,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

surface rust on disc all round

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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KU08 KXC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KU08 KXC, 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 KU08 KXC registered?

KU08 KXC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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