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YK08 KVR

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,079 mi
Last recorded129,079 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 129,079 miles

OILY UNDERSIDE TO REAR

Pass 2 Nov 2024 120,060 miles

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

oil leak residue underside

Pass 4 Nov 2023 113,391 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 113,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 108,363 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 102,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 97,145 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 88,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undersheilds not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2018 80,196 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 80,181 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 77,177 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 77,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 65,372 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2015 60,585 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2015 60,585 miles

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2014 51,675 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 43,714 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 34,090 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 25,105 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 KVR 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 78.9%.

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 KVR, 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 KVR registered?

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

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The MOT history for YK08 KVR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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