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P22 KDS

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,939 mi
Last recorded130,939 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 KDS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 130,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 130,870 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction item hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure insecure at clamp behind flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing stalk missing or not visible (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 126,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 123,027 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 121,675 miles

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

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

chips in front windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2022 118,845 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 115,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 115,162 miles

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

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))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 109,971 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 109,971 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 103,502 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 103,502 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 101,968 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 94,862 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 94,862 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 84,679 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 84,679 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 77,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on the edges

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 66,166 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,035 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2012 49,595 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 38,829 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 38,829 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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P22 KDS is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P22 KDS, 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 P22 KDS registered?

P22 KDS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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