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YK08 HCN

2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,621 mi
Last recorded103,621 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 HCN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 103,621 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 103,621 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 99,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 27 Jan 2023 99,029 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 2 Feb 2022 93,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below on edges raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 93,928 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below on edges raised tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 88,764 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 88,764 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 82,484 miles

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 17 Jan 2019 73,997 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres inner edges wearing off

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 16 Jan 2018 66,162 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 60,009 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 60,003 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2016 55,831 miles

Offside Front mirror broken

Pass 30 Dec 2014 40,932 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 31,649 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 24,928 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 15,491 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 15,488 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 11,482 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 HCN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HCN, 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 YK08 HCN registered?

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

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