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GY08 TYD

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,237 mi
Last recorded111,237 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 TYD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 111,237 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 105,413 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 91,828 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 91,827 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 82,938 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 82,938 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 73,118 miles

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

emissions to low to be tested.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 62,974 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 62,972 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,250 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 47,592 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 47,591 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 38,999 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 38,999 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 32,504 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,177 miles

nearside front brake pad sensor wire damaged

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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GY08 TYD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GY08 TYD, 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 GY08 TYD registered?

GY08 TYD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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