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YK08 KUY

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

166,250 mi
Last recorded166,250 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 166,250 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 156,207 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 151,841 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 149,920 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 145,785 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 143,552 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 140,194 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 130,979 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring catching the sensor (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner knuckle has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner knuckle has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front blades tired (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 130,979 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring catching the sensor (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing Under the rear seat (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner knuckle has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt missing Under the rear seat (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner knuckle has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front blades tired (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 117,883 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 105,091 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing unevenly.

Fail 10 Feb 2017 105,091 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear tyres wearing unevenly.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 93,936 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 93,763 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 81,547 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 68,545 miles

poor image from n/s dip beam headlight

Pass 17 Jan 2013 50,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2012 39,952 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 14,365 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 KUY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KUY, 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 KUY registered?

YK08 KUY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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