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KU08 LWE

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,366 mi
Last recorded121,366 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 LWE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 121,366 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 111,712 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 99,788 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 99,788 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 90,958 miles

Offside parking brake performance low

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 90,958 miles

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

Offside parking brake performance low

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 81,926 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 73,972 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 60,994 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 51,512 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 41,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs worn

both front tyres worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 22 Feb 2011 19,085 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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KU08 LWE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KU08 LWE, 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 KU08 LWE registered?

KU08 LWE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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