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YK08 NVD

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,521 mi
Last recorded118,521 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 118,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 112,151 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test doll (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 96,713 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 96,709 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 89,395 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 X ()

Fail 23 Jul 2018 89,395 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 X ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 84,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases loose on front clamp (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 84,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases loose on front clamp (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 73,808 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 63,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2014 61,255 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 49,672 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 39,949 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 28,362 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 NVD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NVD, 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 NVD registered?

YK08 NVD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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