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YK08 KZA

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,492 mi
Last recorded133,492 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 133,492 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 125,424 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 119,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 112,795 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 106,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Jul 2021 95,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside & offside (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 88,832 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 1 Apr 2019 79,933 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 79,928 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 72,109 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 64,764 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 64,762 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 56,141 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 53,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2015 53,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 43,047 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 38,007 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 30,716 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 22,245 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 KZA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black 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 KZA, 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 KZA registered?

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

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