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M333 KMV

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

144,181 mi
Last recorded144,181 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 KMV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 144,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated most rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 133,589 miles

Plastic Sill Covers and Undertrays Fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2024 126,110 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension bearing / mounting worn

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 111,520 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates made up of a black and gray configuration

Pass 7 Apr 2022 96,443 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged mostly fluffing of belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

hazard lights flash rate slightly poor

l/h and r/h rear tyres slighty poor fitment

Pass 7 Apr 2021 84,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2021 84,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 79,197 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 71,156 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 65,905 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 59,501 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 54,099 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 44,631 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 38,057 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 38,057 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 32,959 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 24,916 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 17,828 miles

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 17,828 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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M333 KMV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M333 KMV, 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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M333 KMV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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