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MW08 YRK

2008 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,588 mi
Last recorded95,588 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 YRK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 95,588 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 94,699 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 92,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 72,323 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 63,855 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 63,855 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 57,574 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 54,007 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 52,191 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 49,557 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 45,056 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 45,056 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 42,590 miles

both rear tyres at 2mm low on tread

Pass 12 Jun 2012 29,915 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 21,159 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 21,159 miles

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

drivers side rear tyre 2mm low on edges keep check

front tyres low on edges

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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MW08 YRK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MW08 YRK, 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 MW08 YRK registered?

MW08 YRK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is MW08 YRK safe to buy?

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