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AN08 YYV

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,976 mi
Last recorded78,976 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 YYV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 78,976 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 78,970 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 78,970 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 77,434 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 77,434 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 71,705 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2019 55,698 miles

Front head light washers not working

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

Rear different size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 20 Jul 2018 52,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 50,652 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 46,581 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2015 42,443 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 38,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 38,992 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 32,226 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 26,414 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 20,186 miles

front brake disc slightly worn & lipped

offside door mirror glass cracked

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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AN08 YYV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AN08 YYV, 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 AN08 YYV registered?

AN08 YYV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is AN08 YYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 YYV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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