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YK08 NBM

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,652 mi
Last recorded157,652 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 157,652 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 155,662 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 155,662 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 149,011 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 140,333 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 129,760 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 129,760 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements dirty (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 116,735 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 116,735 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 109,743 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 94,470 miles

Both front tyres have abnormal wear

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 80,255 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 17 Jan 2017 65,596 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 65,596 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 60,287 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 11 Oct 2014 54,391 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 46,031 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6m and worn on inneredges

nearside front tyre worn on outeredge

rear brake pads very low

uneven tread depth wear across both front tyres

Pass 16 Oct 2012 41,971 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 33,570 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 NBM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NBM, 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 NBM registered?

YK08 NBM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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