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YD08 XZK

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,303 mi
Last recorded79,303 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 XZK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 79,303 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 79,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2021 72,488 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 65,804 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 64,703 miles

Front discs and pads worn

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 64,703 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front discs and pads worn

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 60,594 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres low tread

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 56,929 miles

all sidewalls damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2017 56,929 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

all sidewalls damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2016 52,539 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 46,933 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 40,727 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 35,164 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 28,595 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 19,010 miles

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

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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YD08 XZK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD08 XZK, 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 YD08 XZK registered?

YD08 XZK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is YD08 XZK safe to buy?

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