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HK08 BYG

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,053 mi
Last recorded113,053 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 BYG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 113,053 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure light on

Fail 22 Aug 2025 113,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 23 Aug 2024 112,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 112,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 111,973 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 111,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 110,657 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 110,657 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 108,962 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 108,103 miles

Offside Front Lower Undertray damaged

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 103,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 103,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 96,217 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 89,659 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 89,659 miles

Emissions not tested no reading (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 82,287 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 74,533 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 69,677 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 63,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 56,884 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,954 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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HK08 BYG is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HK08 BYG, 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 HK08 BYG registered?

HK08 BYG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is HK08 BYG safe to buy?

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