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DK08 YXW

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,708 mi
Last recorded139,708 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 YXW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 139,708 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 139,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 132,986 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 123,568 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 114,918 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 109,149 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 102,448 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 98,521 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 98,520 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 94,659 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 94,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 92,404 miles

Rear Both Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2016 92,404 miles

Rear Both Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both fronts wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 79,977 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 62,513 miles

advise tyre warning light displayed

advise yellow hand brake light displayed

Fail 25 Nov 2014 62,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise tyre warning light displayed

advise yellow hand brake light displayed

Pass 28 Nov 2013 40,400 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 34,281 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 20,588 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 9,034 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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DK08 YXW 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 75%.

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 DK08 YXW, 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 DK08 YXW registered?

DK08 YXW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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