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YK08 HBL

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,242 mi
Last recorded130,242 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 130,242 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2024 125,612 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 115,105 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 113,172 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 113,170 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear Exhaust Bracket Snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 109,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 106,639 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 103,058 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 98,640 miles

front number plate delaminating

o/s f brake rubber hoes perishing

rear number plate cracked

rear pads low

Pass 19 Dec 2017 90,808 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight perishing on front flexi brake pipes

Pass 5 Jan 2017 83,290 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 71,507 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 63,244 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 52,856 miles

BOTHE FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

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 7 Mar 2013 41,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has a cut to tread but is not exposing any cord

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,432 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 19,539 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 19,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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YK08 HBL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YK08 HBL, 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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YK08 HBL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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