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YK08 OCA

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,629 mi
Last recorded106,629 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 OCA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 106,629 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 97,998 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 97,998 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 90,599 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 90,576 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 85,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 85,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center / rear (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 78,326 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 71,434 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres worn tread outer edges

Pass 23 Jan 2014 61,541 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 61,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,193 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 44,460 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,598 miles

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

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 OCA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OCA, 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 OCA registered?

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

Is YK08 OCA safe to buy?

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