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AC08 KKO

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,326 mi
Last recorded125,326 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 KKO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 125,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 118,251 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 117,101 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 116,619 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From both front flex hoses (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside on min limit of 1.6mm - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 116,619 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From both front flex hoses (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside on min limit of 1.6mm - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 110,771 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 110,720 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 110,218 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 105,462 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 96,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 88,779 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 73,650 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,735 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 54,596 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 3 Jul 2014 47,913 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 47,913 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON TREAD BARS ON 2M ANS WORN IN CENTRE OF TYRE

Pass 4 Jul 2013 41,369 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR TYRES ON TREAD BARS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE AND SEVERAL CUTS ON TREAD

Fail 3 Jul 2013 41,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR TYRES ON TREAD BARS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE AND SEVERAL CUTS ON TREAD

Pass 6 Jul 2012 33,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2012 31,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,214 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,531 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 23,531 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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AC08 KKO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 AC08 KKO, 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 AC08 KKO registered?

AC08 KKO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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