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EY08 YZC

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,003 mi
Last recorded118,003 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 YZC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 118,003 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 111,683 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 105,489 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 98,912 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 91,235 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 87,226 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 83,185 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 79,130 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 74,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 72,477 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 72,477 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 67,277 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 60,304 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 49,983 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Mar 2014 49,983 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2013 40,905 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,892 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,120 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 24,118 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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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EY08 YZC is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EY08 YZC, 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

How do I check the history of EY08 YZC?

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What year was EY08 YZC registered?

EY08 YZC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is EY08 YZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 YZC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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