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VF08 VKY

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,980 mi
Last recorded100,980 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF08 VKY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 100,980 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front washers weak

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 100,905 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front washers weak

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 93,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 86,374 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 83,862 miles

Centre stop light not working

Pass 16 Feb 2021 76,059 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 76,045 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 75,178 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 72,173 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 66,220 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 62,559 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 56,562 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 51,818 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 45,184 miles

cut in offside front tyre

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2013 37,381 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 28,454 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 21,338 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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VF08 VKY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VF08 VKY, 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 VF08 VKY registered?

VF08 VKY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is VF08 VKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF08 VKY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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