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DE08 YUO

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,937 mi
Last recorded95,937 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 YUO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 95,937 miles

Bonnet secondary release very stiff

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

High level brake lamp lens missing

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 95,937 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Bonnet secondary release very stiff

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

High level brake lamp lens missing

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 95,934 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe too flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe too flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 91,874 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 91,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 87,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 84,350 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 84,342 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 May 2019 80,802 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 75,587 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 75,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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

Pass 6 May 2017 64,500 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 47,765 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 31,994 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 31,994 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 26,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 18,852 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2011 13,222 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 13,183 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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DE08 YUO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE08 YUO, 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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DE08 YUO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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