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YK08 MXH

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,708 mi
Last recorded101,708 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 101,708 miles

Front Inner brake pads wearing very thin

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front rubber brake hoses cracking

Rear disc brakes scored

Pass 21 Jan 2023 85,704 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 85,704 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 69,642 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 58,316 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush has very slight play ( chalked ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Pass 30 Jan 2020 49,875 miles

Offside Front Inner brake pad looks to be wearing thin (limited view)

Fail 29 Jan 2020 49,874 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner brake pad looks to be wearing thin (limited view)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing very low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 43,416 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 34,683 miles

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 Feb 2017 29,107 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 29,107 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 17,458 miles

rear tyres getting low 3mm

Pass 24 May 2014 12,327 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 11,417 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 10,076 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 9,492 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 MXH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 MXH, 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 MXH registered?

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

Is YK08 MXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 MXH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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