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YK08 MWV

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,526 mi
Last recorded80,526 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 MWV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 80,526 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 77,345 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 73,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 65,714 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 61,838 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 59,768 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 58,724 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 55,453 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 55,453 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 51,143 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 49,750 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 46,802 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 42,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 38,490 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 38,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 31,360 miles

both front tyres perished and cracking on inner tread/sidewalls.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 23,929 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 MWV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MWV, 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 MWV registered?

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

Is YK08 MWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 MWV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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