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OY08 KDN

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

99,918 mi
Last recorded99,918 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 KDN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 99,918 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 94,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 88,967 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All Four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 86,070 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 85,849 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 81,833 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 81,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 79,148 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 77,038 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 75,196 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 75,195 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 74,915 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 69,576 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 63,041 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 57,771 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 52,147 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 45,597 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 36,946 miles

n/s front tyre worn very low on outer edge (advise replacement)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,503 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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OY08 KDN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 OY08 KDN, 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 OY08 KDN registered?

OY08 KDN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is OY08 KDN safe to buy?

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