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MM08 KYJ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,868 mi
Last recorded144,868 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 KYJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 144,868 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 139,683 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 139,683 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust joint damaged. Insecure & leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 133,737 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 126,839 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 118,802 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 112,662 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 112,662 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water needed topping up (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 108,528 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 100,119 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 91,079 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 91,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 83,153 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut but not yet deep enough to reach the cords

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

Under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2016 83,153 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut but not yet deep enough to reach the cords

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2015 77,143 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 68,909 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 58,477 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 46,576 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 37,639 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 KYJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KYJ, 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 MM08 KYJ registered?

MM08 KYJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is MM08 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM08 KYJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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