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V11 WKS

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

155,300 mi
Last recorded155,300 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV11 WKS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 155,300 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 149,439 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 142,326 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 135,709 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 128,892 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 123,172 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 116,269 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 108,112 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 108,112 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 95,982 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 11 Jun 2016 76,149 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some conponents

Fail 11 Jun 2016 76,149 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some conponents

Pass 18 Jun 2015 65,028 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 56,422 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 47,412 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,627 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 26,255 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 25,286 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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V11 WKS is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V11 WKS, 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 V11 WKS registered?

V11 WKS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is V11 WKS safe to buy?

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