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YK08 OAE

2008 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

157,721 mi
Last recorded157,721 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13078,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 OAE
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 157,721 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 149,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 139,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 139,782 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 131,134 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 121,142 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 112,434 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 107,177 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 99,957 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 3 Feb 2018 94,838 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged N/S and O/S cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge 2mm

Pass 31 Jan 2017 89,033 miles

Fuel Cap Seal Deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 79,002 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 70,846 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 61,739 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 50,679 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2012 36,964 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 22,058 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 22,058 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 130?

Based on 21,905 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
5,977
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 517
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 264
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 152
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 151
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 143
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YK08 OAE is a 2008 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 BMW 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 78,027 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 130 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK08 OAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK08 OAE registered?

YK08 OAE is a 2008 BMW 130, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is YK08 OAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 OAE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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