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YH08 YLK

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,174 mi
Last recorded124,174 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 YLK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 124,174 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 116,262 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 116,188 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 111,369 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 111,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 99,132 miles

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

Rear both sides tyres worn

Pass 9 Mar 2020 95,981 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 88,699 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 88,668 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 81,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 69,612 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 58,907 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 51,555 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 43,614 miles

all tyres worn to 1.6mm

Pass 15 Jun 2013 36,224 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 28,356 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 19,586 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,593 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 17,593 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YH08 YLK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YH08 YLK, 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 YH08 YLK registered?

YH08 YLK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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