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YK08 MSX

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,107 mi
Last recorded145,107 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 MSX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 145,107 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS and NS (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2022 145,099 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated OS and NS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour OS and NS (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS and NS (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OS and NS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2021 123,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 115,430 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 110,970 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 103,646 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear bush on hub asembly (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses from body to rear subframe (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 94,337 miles

N/S/F tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2015 80,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front to centre clamp wants tightening on exhaust

Fail 19 Jun 2015 80,026 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front to centre clamp wants tightening on exhaust

Pass 29 May 2014 60,548 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mms.

Fail 29 May 2014 60,548 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre on 3mms.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 44,831 miles

rear tyres on 3mms.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 33,703 miles

DSC warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 7 Jun 2012 33,703 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

DSC warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 13 Jun 2011 25,750 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 MSX is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MSX, 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 MSX registered?

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

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