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SP08 GKK

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

120,308 mi
Last recorded120,308 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 GKK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 120,308 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened +suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 113,826 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 113,826 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 103,493 miles

Nearside Front Spring seated incorrectly

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 97,960 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 84,612 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 67,999 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 67,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 67,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 67,497 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working led unit (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working pump running, no fluid delivery (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 66,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joints and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 64,052 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 64,052 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 60,837 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 52,963 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 52,757 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre worn outer edge

tyre wornouter edge

Pass 5 Jan 2016 43,703 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,341 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 35,036 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 35,036 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 29,840 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)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 29,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 24,445 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 18,299 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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SP08 GKK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SP08 GKK, 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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SP08 GKK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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