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MT08 YRU

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,357 mi
Last recorded128,357 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 YRU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 128,357 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 128,354 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 116,860 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 107,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & Offside Front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 100,871 miles

(under trays / engine covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components )

Pass 16 Feb 2015 93,609 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 86,956 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 76,237 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre getting low 3mm

Pass 20 Jun 2012 56,240 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 43,988 miles

top and bottom covers fitted

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 YRU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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.

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What year was MT08 YRU registered?

MT08 YRU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is MT08 YRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT08 YRU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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