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KV08 VYE

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,882 mi
Last recorded116,882 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 VYE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 116,882 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 115,310 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 115,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 112,945 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 111,238 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 111,238 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt snapped (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 109,319 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 109,319 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 106,701 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 98,544 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 98,510 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 83,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light not working

Fail 16 Dec 2016 88,902 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light not working

Pass 8 Jul 2016 81,298 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 71,036 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 71,036 miles

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 70,129 miles

diesel emmission test conducted no readings recorded.

Pass 16 May 2013 61,583 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread close to wear bars

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2012 52,235 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 48,709 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 43,232 miles

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

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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KV08 VYE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KV08 VYE, 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 KV08 VYE registered?

KV08 VYE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is KV08 VYE safe to buy?

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