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YK08 MKG

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,041 mi
Last recorded132,041 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 132,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear subframe bracket corroded

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

corrosion to under side

oil level on minimum

Pass 26 Jul 2023 125,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 125,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 120,471 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2021 117,738 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 114,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 110,827 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 101,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged age cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear outer sills

engine covers & undertrays fitted / sills covered

some corrosion to rear subframe & some suspension components

Fail 20 Jul 2018 101,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion to rear outer sills

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged age cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted / sills covered

some corrosion to rear subframe & some suspension components

Pass 15 Jun 2017 90,977 miles

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Various chips in windscreen.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 76,699 miles

Chips in windscreen.

Fail 3 Feb 2016 76,366 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Chips in windscreen.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 62,983 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 49,186 miles

Front tyres getting low on tread.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Various chips in windscreen.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 36,869 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 36,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 24,385 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 20 Dec 2011 24,287 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 10,108 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 MKG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MKG, 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.

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What year was YK08 MKG registered?

YK08 MKG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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