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YK08 OFY

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,054 mi
Last recorded111,054 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2019 111,054 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2019 111,054 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 86,839 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 86,839 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,904 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 68,182 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 59,056 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 45,957 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 32,623 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 28,492 miles

nearside front tyre has light cracking in treads.

Pass 9 Jul 2011 18,627 miles

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 OFY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OFY, 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 OFY registered?

YK08 OFY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YK08 OFY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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