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YK08 KWO

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,682 mi
Last recorded141,682 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2026 141,682 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 138,930 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 132,510 miles

Nearside 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 29 Sep 2023 125,314 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 120,123 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 113,676 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 106,081 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 98,894 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 92,701 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 88,231 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 84,467 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 79,384 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 72,003 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 60,506 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 52,411 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,099 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,379 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 KWO 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 100%.

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 KWO, 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 KWO registered?

YK08 KWO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is YK08 KWO safe to buy?

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