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RK04 SBK

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,728 mi
Last recorded100,728 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 SBK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 100,728 miles

All round suspension components corroded.

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 94,582 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 85,288 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 85,271 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 81,689 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 77,768 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 72,194 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 72,194 miles

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front flexi pipes perished (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear abs ring fouling sensor

Pass 3 Aug 2020 65,629 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 65,629 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 60,646 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 57,618 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 52,423 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring views of some components

Pass 3 Feb 2017 45,977 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 45,977 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,109 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 41,477 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 39,678 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 37,558 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,621 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 29,564 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 16 May 2011 29,564 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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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RK04 SBK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RK04 SBK, 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 RK04 SBK registered?

RK04 SBK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is RK04 SBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK04 SBK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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