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YA08 NJK

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,150 mi
Last recorded104,150 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 NJK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 104,150 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 104,150 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 96,017 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (both sides) (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 89,958 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 78,541 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 63,461 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 63,461 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2014 45,577 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 31,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 29 May 2012 17,568 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre cracking in tread.

Offside front tyre cracking in tread.

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 13,057 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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YA08 NJK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YA08 NJK, 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 YA08 NJK registered?

YA08 NJK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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