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YK08 MVA

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,552 mi
Last recorded112,552 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 MVA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 112,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions

Pass 1 Nov 2024 103,382 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 99,947 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 95,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 90,520 miles

Nearside Rear punctured, not repairable

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2021 90,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear punctured, not repairable

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2020 85,711 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 81,857 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 77,302 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 73,735 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 73,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 69,203 miles

REAR SEATS FOLDED UNABLE TO INSPECT SEATS AND SEAT BELTS

Pass 5 Jun 2015 49,780 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 43,469 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 35,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted,unable to inspect both outer sills.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2013 35,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted,unable to inspect both outer sills.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 33,996 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 29,367 miles

both rear tyers worn to its marker

rear discs surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2011 26,055 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 MVA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 MVA, 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 MVA registered?

YK08 MVA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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