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MT08 YRS

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,405 mi
Last recorded91,405 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 YRS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 91,405 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 86,300 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 80,067 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 72,486 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 62,797 miles

Advise parking brake overhaul. Passed on 18%, minimum is 16%

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 62,776 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Shows white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Shows white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps LED Lamp, broken, needs new. (4.7.2 (a))

Advise parking brake overhaul. Passed on 18%, minimum is 16%

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

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

Offside rear brake pad sensor wire insecure and not clipped into pad.

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 57,932 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 57,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 51,417 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 51,148 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pad warning light on

eml on

Pass 9 Dec 2015 41,919 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 38,798 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 35,680 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 32,350 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 27,016 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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MT08 YRS is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue 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 MT08 YRS, 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 MT08 YRS registered?

MT08 YRS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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