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YK08 GZF

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,041 mi
Last recorded152,041 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 GZF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 152,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking in places (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to brake pads wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front chip on windscreen within mot limits

Pass 28 Jan 2021 147,462 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 147,462 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 144,811 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 129,090 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))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 123,007 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 117,035 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

TPMS light indicates low tyre pressure

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Mar 2016 99,650 miles

Zero emission level.

Fail 11 Mar 2016 99,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Zero emission level.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 91,325 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 76,723 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,402 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 51,870 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,009 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 36,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 GZF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YK08 GZF, 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 GZF registered?

YK08 GZF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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