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MC08 YRU

2008 BMW 120

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,576 mi
Last recorded37,576 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 YRU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 37,576 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 35,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 33,385 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 31,213 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 29,421 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 27,135 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus valve cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 24,594 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus valve cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 22,023 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 19,576 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 17,500 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 15,290 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 13,088 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 11,451 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 9,736 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 9,021 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 5,239 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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MC08 YRU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MC08 YRU, 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 MC08 YRU registered?

MC08 YRU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 August 2008.

Is MC08 YRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC08 YRU shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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