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YK08 OCL

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,878 mi
Last recorded87,878 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 OCL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 87,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 87,878 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 84,339 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 79,063 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 75,083 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 72,524 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 69,069 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses starting to perish slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Condensation in nearside headlamp

Pass 24 Apr 2019 63,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 91W Run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 63,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 91W Run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 59,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Good Year NCT5 225/45 R 17 97W Runflat (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 57,548 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 57,548 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 51,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 51,984 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 43,849 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 34,205 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 34,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 22 Feb 2013 26,729 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in offside front tyre tread & sidewall damaged

nearside front & nearside rear tyres below 3mm

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged & tread worn on the outside edge

plastic sill & floor covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 22 Feb 2013 26,729 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in offside front tyre tread & sidewall damaged

nearside front & nearside rear tyres below 3mm

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged & tread worn on the outside edge

plastic sill & floor covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 27 Feb 2012 20,022 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OCL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OCL, 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 OCL registered?

YK08 OCL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is YK08 OCL safe to buy?

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