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GY08 YWA

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,860 mi
Last recorded136,860 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 YWA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 136,860 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 136,857 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 129,604 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Also small mist at pro-shaft area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Small damaged sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 129,604 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Also small mist at pro-shaft area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Small damaged sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 120,639 miles

Bulb failure light on

Front exhaust clamp loose

Fail 5 Feb 2021 120,633 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust clamp loose

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

tyre pressure warning and bulb failure light on

Pass 19 Feb 2020 111,593 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 108,542 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 108,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 101,969 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 94,287 miles

Front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 28 Jun 2017 94,287 miles

Front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 80,810 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 72,597 miles

nearside rear tyre 2.7mm

offside rear tyre 3.1mm

rear pads aprox 70%

Fail 13 Mar 2015 72,597 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre 2.7mm

offside rear tyre 3.1mm

rear pads aprox 70%

Pass 11 Feb 2014 65,212 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 57,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front registration cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2012 49,847 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 40,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 YWA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YWA, 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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GY08 YWA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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