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NH57 KZB

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,406 mi
Last recorded113,406 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 KZB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 113,406 miles

underside of vehicle including suspension components have been covered with underseal

Fail 20 Oct 2025 113,406 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside of vehicle including suspension components have been covered with underseal

Fail 13 Aug 2025 112,980 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 110,933 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 105,933 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 98,026 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 83,398 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 82,042 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 82,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen pipe refitted (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 74,843 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 68,683 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 68,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 59,732 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 58,913 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 50,169 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 41,796 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 32,134 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 27,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 21,941 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 21,941 miles

Nearside Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 20,084 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 17,195 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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NH57 KZB is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 NH57 KZB, 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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What year was NH57 KZB registered?

NH57 KZB is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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