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RA08 YCF

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,309 mi
Last recorded126,309 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 YCF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 126,309 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 126,309 miles

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

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

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 16 Jun 2025 120,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hose perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Depth of cut unclear, debris inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hose perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2024 115,808 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LESS THAN 3MM TREAD REMAINING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROXIMATELY 3MM TREAD REMAINING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 108,953 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 100,923 miles

Covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 93,678 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 May 2020 87,695 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 79,702 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Jun 2018 70,086 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Jun 2017 61,053 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)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 18 Jun 2016 51,615 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2015 41,497 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 30,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

neaside front tyre waering on outer edge.

Fail 21 Jun 2014 30,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

neaside front tyre waering on outer edge.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 17,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 13,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2011 8,366 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 8,366 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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RA08 YCF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RA08 YCF, 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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RA08 YCF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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