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SA03 KYA

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

44,610 mi
Last recorded44,610 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 KYA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 44,610 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 44,561 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Pass 23 Oct 2024 38,974 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 31,757 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 29,781 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 29,750 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 27,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also balding inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 25,408 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 23,465 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 21,390 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 19,068 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 16,732 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 14,790 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 13,043 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 11,233 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 8,579 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 6,485 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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SA03 KYA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SA03 KYA, 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 SA03 KYA registered?

SA03 KYA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is SA03 KYA safe to buy?

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