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KY08 KHU

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,904 mi
Last recorded111,904 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 KHU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 111,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 103,642 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 98,847 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s also n/s/r is close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Aug 2017 94,401 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 94,401 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 88,580 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and rear brake fexis (3.6.B.4d)

N/s/r wheel as crack alloy

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 88,245 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% on front wheels (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and rear brake fexis (3.6.B.4d)

N/s/r wheel as crack alloy

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 78,687 miles

Centre brake lamp inoperative

Nearside Front child seat fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2014 66,034 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 23 Jul 2014 65,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 29 Jun 2013 51,695 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 33,100 miles

brake warning light on dash

Fail 4 Apr 2012 33,100 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

brake warning light on dash

Pass 16 Mar 2011 19,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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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KY08 KHU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 KY08 KHU, 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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KY08 KHU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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