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YK08 OGZ

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,000 mi
Last recorded130,000 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 OGZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2025 130,000 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 123,036 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 115,585 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 110,531 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 99,886 miles

osr tyre starting to wear

slight play osr bearing

Pass 31 Mar 2018 87,489 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 74,535 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 70,997 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 64,166 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 56,477 miles

Off side rear tyre has worn low

Pass 28 May 2013 47,376 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 37,141 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 26,957 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 OGZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OGZ, 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 OGZ registered?

YK08 OGZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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