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NK08 OZL

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,573 mi
Last recorded92,573 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 OZL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 92,573 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 92,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper SUSPTION ARM BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 17 Jan 2023 92,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 85,720 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 85,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 77,239 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 68,604 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 57,838 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 55,911 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,012 miles

spring clip and slide bolt caps missing from offside rear brake caliper

Pass 31 Mar 2015 44,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Strong Advise Front offside tyre inner sidewall cracking ,but not exposing any cord or ply at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear nearside and offside tyres,inner tread edges are starting to wear

rear offside brake caliper anti-rattle clip missing

tpms warning light displayed on dash , not flashing

Fail 21 Mar 2015 44,067 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front offside tyre inner sidewall cracking

rear nearside and offside tyres,inner tread edges are starting to wear

tpms warning light displayed on dash , not flashing

Pass 20 Feb 2014 37,198 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 37,198 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 34,971 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 26,618 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 17,000 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 OZL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NK08 OZL, 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 OZL registered?

NK08 OZL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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