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YK08 OEJ

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,816 mi
Last recorded158,816 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 OEJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 158,816 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 142,027 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 142,026 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system across axle 2x unions (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 137,216 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 131,855 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2023 131,823 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 125,606 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 118,159 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 104,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 93,326 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 93,320 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 91,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 87,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 May 2017 87,346 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 70,269 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 59,746 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 49,210 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 49,181 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 38,131 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 35,701 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 25,559 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 OEJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OEJ, 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 OEJ registered?

YK08 OEJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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