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YK08 SZD

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,128 mi
Last recorded122,128 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 122,128 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 120,995 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn near limit both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection above

Pass 17 Aug 2017 99,690 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 99,690 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 82,100 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 82,094 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Brake Pad sensors incorrectly fitted (3.6.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint to flexi (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 73,077 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 68,565 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 59,233 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 50,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 36,381 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,872 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 SZD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SZD, 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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YK08 SZD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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