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YK08 MTX

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

92,812 mi
Last recorded92,812 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 92,812 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre's low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyre's very low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 92,810 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front brake flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre's low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyre's very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 92,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 87,948 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine cover and undersheilds fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jan 2022 80,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 78,863 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged

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

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

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

covers fitted to underside

Pass 16 Nov 2019 76,300 miles

undertrays covering underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2018 71,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 66,301 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 60,350 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 53,742 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 44,525 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 36,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 28,880 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 24,716 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 22,789 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 MTX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MTX, 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 MTX registered?

YK08 MTX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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