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HN08 LYA

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,598 mi
Last recorded81,598 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 LYA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 81,598 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 81,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 57,829 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 57,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 51,443 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 42,692 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2012 32,326 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,119 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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HN08 LYA is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN08 LYA, 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

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What year was HN08 LYA registered?

HN08 LYA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is HN08 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN08 LYA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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