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YC08 DKJ

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,637 mi
Last recorded133,637 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 DKJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 133,637 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 133,637 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 124,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 110,426 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 98,010 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 94,125 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 83,411 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 exhaust box mounting bracket broken off

Pass 19 Mar 2015 74,507 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust bracket broke back box adequatly supported

Fail 17 Mar 2015 74,363 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust bracket broke back box adequatly supported

Pass 14 Mar 2014 621,122 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 50,371 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 50,371 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,040 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 30,674 miles

both the front tyres are wearing on the 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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YC08 DKJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YC08 DKJ, 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.

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What year was YC08 DKJ registered?

YC08 DKJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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