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YK08 KWS

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,117 mi
Last recorded112,117 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 112,117 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 108,193 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 87,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Apr 2015 87,656 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2014 70,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Different size tyres on front & rear axle. Offside rear tyre wearing down on inner edge.

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 51,449 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Jan 2013 51,445 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 14 Jan 2013 51,445 miles

Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 15 Oct 2012 51,445 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 37,920 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 KWS is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 KWS, 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 KWS registered?

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

Is YK08 KWS safe to buy?

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