2008 BMW 120 2.0L Petrol · K40 KAU
2008 BMW 120 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 92,674 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,674 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K40 KAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 92,674 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K40 KAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 120 (K40 KAU) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) missing pad lining lose (1.1.13 (c))”; “Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
K40 KAU Mileage History
- 06/10/202381,395 mi
- 12/10/202381,459 mi+64 mi
- 27/09/202488,083 mi+6,624 mi
- 07/10/202488,322 mi+239 mi
- 07/10/202592,674 mi+4,352 mi
Average of roughly 5,628 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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