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YK08 MDO

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,028 mi
Last recorded72,028 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 MDO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 72,028 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 72,028 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 62,871 miles

advise n/s mirror slight cracks

Fail 27 Sep 2016 62,871 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

advise n/s mirror slight cracks

Pass 1 Oct 2015 53,652 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 53,652 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 42,497 miles

advise emissions just passed on second test

rear tyres close to wear markers

Pass 1 Oct 2013 31,039 miles

advise emissions were slow to pass

advise suspect brake pads are low

Pass 26 Jul 2012 20,362 miles

all 4 tyre treads cracked,engine management light on

Pass 16 Jul 2011 15,538 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 MDO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol 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 MDO, 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 MDO registered?

YK08 MDO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is YK08 MDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 MDO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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