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DS08 YGC

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,270 mi
Last recorded124,270 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 YGC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 124,270 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 118,219 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 115,954 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 109,306 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 87,031 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 81,601 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 76,132 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 72,440 miles

smoke test clear

Fail 14 Dec 2016 72,440 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 67,800 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 64,135 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 60,717 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 52,280 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 52,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 32,461 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads slightly worn

Pass 7 Jul 2010 15,931 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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DS08 YGC is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DS08 YGC, 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 DS08 YGC registered?

DS08 YGC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is DS08 YGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 YGC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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