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SM08 YPK

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

43,528 mi
Last recorded43,528 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 YPK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 43,528 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 42,764 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 41,490 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 39,688 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 36,037 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 34,989 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 34,218 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 33,084 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 31,065 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 27,474 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 22,392 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 18,751 miles

both front tyres scrubbing outer edges

Pass 23 Jun 2014 17,026 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 17,026 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 13,476 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 7,663 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 5,862 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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SM08 YPK is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SM08 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 SM08 YPK registered?

SM08 YPK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is SM08 YPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 YPK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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