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N24 TYY

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,098 mi
Last recorded143,098 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN24 TYY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 143,098 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 142,711 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 127,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 122,286 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 117,945 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 115,276 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 115,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 111,951 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 111,951 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 105,430 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 26 Oct 2017 94,995 miles

hand brake effort low

Pass 19 Oct 2016 87,126 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Oct 2016 87,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18/92y mich (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Oct 2015 77,417 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 72,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake pads starting to wear

Pass 25 Mar 2015 72,524 miles

rear brake pads starting to wear

Pass 24 Oct 2013 59,037 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 43,920 miles

front brake pads wearing and front brake discs starting to wear

Pass 15 Sep 2011 27,169 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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N24 TYY is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N24 TYY, 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 N24 TYY registered?

N24 TYY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is N24 TYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N24 TYY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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