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LO08 YSG

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,573 mi
Last recorded70,573 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 YSG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 70,573 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 67,824 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 63,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose starting to perish around centre mount. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose starting to perish around centre mount. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 59,987 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 59,242 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 58,286 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 58,285 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2019 56,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 53,765 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 51,485 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 May 2017 51,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 47,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 43,429 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 39,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,429 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 31,427 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 26,963 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 26,953 miles

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

offside rear tyre on 2mm

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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LO08 YSG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LO08 YSG, 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 LO08 YSG registered?

LO08 YSG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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