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S300 KMS

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,224 mi
Last recorded66,224 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 KMS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 66,224 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 63,740 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 61,619 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 61,613 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps too dull to be visible (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 60,323 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both upper greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 58,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 57,623 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 57,621 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 56,283 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 55,141 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2017 50,129 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 50,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER WALL HAS LARGE SPLITS VERY DANGEROUS (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2016 45,966 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 37,688 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 36,967 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 33,396 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 31,270 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 27,576 miles

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

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

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

full under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not exposing cords

Fail 9 Jun 2011 27,576 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

full under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not exposing cords

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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S300 KMS is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S300 KMS, 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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S300 KMS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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