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LS08 KKC

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

114,537 mi
Last recorded114,537 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 KKC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 114,537 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 110,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 106,589 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 100,959 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 99,531 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 93,749 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 85,327 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 May 2019 85,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 75,497 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 69,444 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,372 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 55,372 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 47,345 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 41,675 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 32,402 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 28,949 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 25,218 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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LS08 KKC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LS08 KKC, 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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LS08 KKC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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