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MM08 KYE

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,567 mi
Last recorded119,567 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 KYE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 119,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 119,564 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi?? (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt left arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured corroded/holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play left arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 110,416 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 100,222 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 100,092 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 88,457 miles

Fuel cap seal is perished

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 88,457 miles

Fuel cap seal is perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 76,974 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 67,018 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 52,461 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

undertrays fitted front to rear unable to see test items

Pass 15 Oct 2018 38,804 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 32,592 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 30,975 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges o/s/r close to cords

Pass 23 Jul 2015 28,063 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2014 24,338 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2013 20,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres 2mm on rasied edges

Pass 17 Jul 2012 17,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2011 13,825 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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MM08 KYE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MM08 KYE, 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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MM08 KYE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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