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KJ08 YUK

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

195,703 mi
Last recorded195,703 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 YUK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 195,703 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 192,723 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 186,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive nearly to excess (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lateral (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 186,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive nearly to excess (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lateral (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 179,790 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 172,804 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 166,469 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 166,469 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2020 160,171 miles

front tyres bald on outer edges

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2020 160,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

front tyres bald on outer edges

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2019 151,833 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play o/s track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 141,630 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 141,630 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 132,057 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 132,057 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 123,531 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 113,078 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 97,281 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 82,174 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 66,959 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 1 Aug 2011 49,835 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRES ARE CLOSE ON OUTER EDAGES

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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KJ08 YUK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KJ08 YUK, 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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KJ08 YUK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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