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YK08 MYJ

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,602 mi
Last recorded99,602 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 MYJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 99,602 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jun 2026 99,600 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2025 93,949 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arm subframe to body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 93,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arm subframe to body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 89,974 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 86,662 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 30 Jun 2022 83,554 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 81,684 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 79,820 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 74,859 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 74,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 68,599 miles

Exhaust Clamp Cracked but Not Leaking Gases.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 62,993 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 57,845 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bald on outside edge

no reading on smoke test

o/s/r tyre has lump on side wall

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 49,425 miles

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2014 36,819 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 36,819 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nsf tyre punctured

nsr tyre punctured

Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,599 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 27 Jun 2012 26,642 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,476 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 MYJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MYJ, 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 MYJ registered?

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

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