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YK08 HBB

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,881 mi
Last recorded116,881 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 HBB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 116,881 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 116,881 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear 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 Mar 2022 103,926 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 94,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 94,191 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 88,380 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 81,283 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 75,098 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside + nearside (1.7.5a)

Oil leak diff. ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 75,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak diff. ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 70,504 miles

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

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 8 Feb 2016 65,749 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 59,498 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 51,731 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 51,731 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 43,344 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 31,921 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 21,904 miles

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 HBB is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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