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NK08 OPE

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

88,813 mi
Last recorded88,813 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 OPE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 88,813 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 70,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2023 65,052 miles

rea heat shield loose

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2022 63,814 miles

under trays engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2022 63,814 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under trays engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2021 62,544 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

n/s/r parking brake weak, strongly advise clean and adjust

Pass 29 Oct 2020 60,761 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 57,341 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Pass 29 Oct 2018 52,974 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

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

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

Oil level close to minimum

Pass 25 Oct 2017 48,391 miles

Covers and undertrays

Low engine oil (Strong advise)

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre close to limit (Strong advise)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 44,389 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Sep 2015 39,708 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 33,772 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 28,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 21,272 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 14,883 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 11,689 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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NK08 OPE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NK08 OPE, 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 NK08 OPE registered?

NK08 OPE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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