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SV08 KOH

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,369 mi
Last recorded150,369 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 KOH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 150,369 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all around (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 145,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 139,144 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 133,896 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor snapped

Fail 29 May 2020 133,715 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor snapped

Pass 18 Apr 2019 127,056 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 127,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 121,440 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 121,440 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2017 145,289 miles

front tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 13 Apr 2017 115,240 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush nearside rear upper rear chalked (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush offside rear upper rear chalked (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 20 May 2016 106,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 17 May 2016 106,284 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 89,420 miles

nearside wiper smearing sightly

offside rear lower rose joint in hub has slight play

Pass 23 Apr 2014 71,921 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 65,764 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 57,798 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 57,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 50,954 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 50,954 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SV08 KOH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SV08 KOH, 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 SV08 KOH registered?

SV08 KOH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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