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YG08 CKO

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

152,900 mi
Last recorded152,900 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 CKO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 152,900 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 143,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 125,397 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 121,644 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 117,404 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 114,520 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 110,354 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 110,354 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 103,550 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs badly worn

small cut and distortion o/s/f outer tyre wall

small cut n/s/f outer tyre wall

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 29 Jul 2013 84,768 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 64,177 miles

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

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

unable to fully test the underside of vehicle due to under trays fitted

unable to test outer sills due to plastic over sills fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2011 37,821 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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YG08 CKO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YG08 CKO, 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 YG08 CKO registered?

YG08 CKO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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