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MA08 YUC

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,120 mi
Last recorded131,120 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 131,120 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 131,120 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 125,006 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside plastic moulding missing

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 115,083 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 115,083 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 103,254 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 94,594 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 82,900 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 77,009 miles

O/S/R tyre worn

Fail 10 Jun 2015 77,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F tyre worn

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 68,714 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 52,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 46,167 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,684 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 36,680 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 YUC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YUC, 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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MA08 YUC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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