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LJ08 YPK

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,845 mi
Last recorded120,845 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 YPK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 120,845 miles

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

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

high level stoplamp ,has a few bulbs inop

Fail 6 Oct 2025 120,842 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

high level stoplamp ,has a few bulbs inop

Pass 18 Jul 2024 116,927 miles

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

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

both h/lamp aims reset , were too low

Pass 1 Jul 2023 111,215 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 105,176 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 99,595 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 96,320 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 91,085 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear have corrosion on them aswell (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2018 81,690 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 73,628 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 73,628 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 73,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Sep 2016 73,117 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 63,791 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 55,090 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2013 46,784 miles

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

brake pads wearing low alround

Pass 30 Oct 2012 38,783 miles

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Oct 2011 30,092 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 29,788 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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LJ08 YPK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ08 YPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ08 YPK registered?

LJ08 YPK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 July 2008.

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