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YK08 NSZ

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,580 mi
Last recorded148,580 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 148,580 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm's bushes / nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 26 Jan 2023 148,579 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm's bushes / nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 24 Sep 2021 122,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

fuel cap slightly perished

Pass 28 Sep 2020 113,357 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres slightly misshaped

Pass 27 Sep 2019 103,364 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 103,364 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 89,557 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edge's

Pass 8 Aug 2017 78,372 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 78,372 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 76,263 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,061 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2015 74,061 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2014 71,284 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 58,084 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 46,935 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 33,221 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 NSZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NSZ, 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 NSZ registered?

YK08 NSZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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