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YH08 YKR

2008 BMW 130

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

91,128 mi
Last recorded91,128 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13078,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 YKR
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 91,128 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 82,914 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 80,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer joint (marked in yellow). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 76,315 miles

both front tyre on outer edges 225/40zr18 92y

Fail 30 Aug 2022 76,315 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyre on outer edges 225/40zr18 92y

Pass 26 Aug 2021 72,073 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 67,834 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 61,693 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 56,848 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 52,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 May 2016 43,350 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 32,739 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 22,706 miles

very slight perish to both front tyres

Pass 4 Mar 2013 18,767 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 14,383 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 9,586 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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YH08 YKR is a 2008 BMW 130 in Grey 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 YH08 YKR, 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 YH08 YKR registered?

YH08 YKR is a 2008 BMW 130, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is YH08 YKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 YKR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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