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YK08 OEN

2008 BMW 130

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,723 mi
Last recorded145,723 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13078,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 OEN
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 145,723 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing stiff

Offside Front strut top bearing stiff

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

Offside Rear parking brake poor effort

Pass 31 Jan 2025 141,554 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 134,543 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 126,221 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2022 116,906 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 110,407 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 105,946 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 101,227 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 95,581 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 88,431 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Dec 2015 78,749 miles

Front tyres worn away on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2014 67,140 miles

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

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

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

o/s an d n/s front tyres low tread inner and outer edges (still legal)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 67,140 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

o/s an d n/s front tyres low tread inner and outer edges (still legal)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 51,778 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 34,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2011 18,849 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 17,536 miles

damage to offside rear bumper

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Aug 2011 17,536 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

damage to offside rear bumper

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

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 OEN is a 2008 BMW 130 in Grey 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 OEN, 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 OEN registered?

YK08 OEN is a 2008 BMW 130, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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