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YK08 GOA

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,330 mi
Last recorded114,330 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 GOA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Jan 2023 114,330 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 112,905 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 108,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 106,564 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 102,063 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 83,710 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 69,319 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)

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edge and perished

nearside front sill jack pad missing

Pass 9 Feb 2015 60,664 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 52,446 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,681 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 35,919 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,194 miles

LOW EMISSIONS VEHICLE

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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YK08 GOA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YK08 GOA, 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 YK08 GOA registered?

YK08 GOA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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