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RA57 KSN

2008 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

58,174 mi
Last recorded58,174 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 KSN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 58,174 miles

Front exhaust flex's weakening

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

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

Rear wiper defective

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

washer fluid performance poor

Pass 2 Jun 2025 52,880 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2024 48,650 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 48,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 46,893 miles

Nearside Rear body mount to sub frame corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen zone B less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 45,497 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 45,106 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 43,671 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 41,860 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 41,106 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 38,252 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 35,708 miles

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

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

Rear Boot switch in-op

Pass 11 Dec 2014 31,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 27,924 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 23,694 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 19,819 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 14,137 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 14,107 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RA57 KSN is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RA57 KSN, 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 RA57 KSN registered?

RA57 KSN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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