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MA08 YTV

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,190 mi
Last recorded34,190 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 YTV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 34,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside[possibly might need exchanging before life of front brake pads] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

washers partially blocked

Pass 11 Aug 2025 33,644 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 32,635 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 32,635 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour orange lens tape applied (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 30,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 29,877 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 29,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively [both offside and nearside] (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [both nearside and offside] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 27,652 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 25,377 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 21,300 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 17,981 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 15,371 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

Pass 27 Mar 2015 13,343 miles

both front tyres perished and worn on outer edges advise replacement

both rear tyres perished on outer edge and wearing on inner edges advise replacement

Pass 17 Mar 2014 11,072 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 8,564 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 5,877 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 3,911 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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MA08 YTV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MA08 YTV, 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 MA08 YTV registered?

MA08 YTV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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