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MW08 YSD

2008 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,165 mi
Last recorded83,165 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 YSD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 83,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre edge ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 83,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre edge ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 79,637 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 76,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 70,782 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 68,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge close to cords outer sidewall damaged

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 68,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge close to cords outer sidewall damaged

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 67,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 63,986 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 60,061 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve's (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 55,720 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 51,959 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 47,866 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 47,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 40,935 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 40,935 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 37,086 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyres wearing on the edges

both number plates swopped on car park

Pass 9 Jul 2014 37,086 miles

both front tyres wearing on the edges

both number plates swopped on car park

Pass 8 Jul 2013 32,290 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 26,500 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 21,504 miles

1 front tyres have large amount of small cracks in tread.215/40-18 88y rft.

2 o/s/r tyre worn on edges 245/35-r18 88y rft.

Fail 24 Jun 2011 21,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1 front tyres have large amount of small cracks in tread.215/40-18 88y rft.

2 o/s/r tyre worn on edges 245/35-r18 88y rft.

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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MW08 YSD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MW08 YSD, 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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MW08 YSD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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