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YC08 CMK

2008 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

137,000 mi
Last recorded137,000 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13078,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 CMK
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 137,000 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 129,306 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 129,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 117,795 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 111,319 miles

Both front wiper blades poor condition bouncing across screen

Engine oil leak

Offside headlamp lens condensated internally not affecting beam pattern

Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 1 Oct 2021 108,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 103,690 miles

Front Tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Parking brake travel just met ,could do with attention soon

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Doughnut next to differential (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 97,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread wearing low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in head light unit (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 88,080 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight imbalance when braking (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 78,435 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' X 2 (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 73,641 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 64,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 54,876 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 45,154 miles

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

washers in poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2012 35,212 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread on edges

Pass 7 May 2011 20,653 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 130?

Based on 21,905 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
5,977
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 517
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 264
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 152
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 151
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 143
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YC08 CMK is a 2008 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 BMW 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 78,027 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 130 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC08 CMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC08 CMK registered?

YC08 CMK is a 2008 BMW 130, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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