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YH08 ZKE

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,732 mi
Last recorded98,732 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 ZKE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 98,732 miles

poor beam image too the offside headlamp aim

Pass 16 Dec 2024 92,633 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 92,633 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 87,305 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 87,305 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 77,607 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 72,859 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 72,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 70,244 miles

Slight weep from near side rear cv boot

Pass 23 Dec 2019 67,223 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 62,387 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 62,377 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 59,237 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 56,327 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 52,695 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 48,673 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,269 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 37,045 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 30,755 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 30,750 miles

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)

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 ZKE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YH08 ZKE, 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 YH08 ZKE registered?

YH08 ZKE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is YH08 ZKE safe to buy?

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