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M155 YUK

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

121,759 mi
Last recorded121,759 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 YUK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 121,759 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 116,788 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 112,823 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 109,725 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 105,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 98,059 miles

engine, under and sill covers fitted

osr cv boot deteriorating

slight play in nsr lower ball joint

slight playi n osr lower tie bar bush

Fail 31 Aug 2021 98,058 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour osr (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust flexi loose (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn osr lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine, under and sill covers fitted

osr cv boot deteriorating

slight play in nsr lower ball joint

slight playi n osr lower tie bar bush

Pass 3 Sep 2020 93,779 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 93,759 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 85,507 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 79,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 71,753 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 71,753 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 62,648 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 52,236 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 36,051 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 28,085 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 27,093 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 17,575 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 13,413 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 13,358 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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M155 YUK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M155 YUK, 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 M155 YUK registered?

M155 YUK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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