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SP08 KVS

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,120 mi
Last recorded91,120 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 KVS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 91,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 84,064 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 74,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Nov 2017 64,499 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 64,499 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 60,006 miles

cracking on inside of n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 Dec 2016 59,985 miles

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

cracking on inside of n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Dec 2015 55,705 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2015 38,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 38,518 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 35,850 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 29,984 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 24,865 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 19,395 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 19,367 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 KVS is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP08 KVS, 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 SP08 KVS registered?

SP08 KVS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is SP08 KVS safe to buy?

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