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M4 YTK

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,157 mi
Last recorded112,157 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 YTK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 112,157 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 111,788 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 105,749 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 90,338 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 90,272 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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 27 Jul 2016 68,669 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 50,779 miles

N/S/F position light is slightly dim compared to other side

N/S/R tyre is cracking badly between treads

O/S/R tyre is cracking badly between treads and is wearing low on outer tread

Rear brake pads are approx 75% worn

Fail 17 Jul 2015 50,779 miles

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

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

N/S/F position light is slightly dim compared to other side

N/S/R tyre is cracking badly between treads

O/S/R tyre is cracking badly between treads and is wearing low on outer tread

Rear brake pads are approx 75% worn

Pass 15 Jul 2014 41,418 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 37,365 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 33,436 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 28,618 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 28,618 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 27,869 miles

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

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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M4 YTK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M4 YTK, 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 M4 YTK registered?

M4 YTK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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