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SC08 YVR

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,734 mi
Last recorded134,734 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 YVR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 134,734 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 133,315 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 122,427 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 115,082 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 114,778 miles

Bonnet release handle, catch and cable damaged but still in working order

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake flexible hose insecure

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Belt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both inner track control arm bushes(on subframe) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 113,318 miles

nearside front seat belt buckle outer casing is missing

Fail 20 Nov 2020 113,318 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet wont open (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

nearside front seat belt buckle outer casing is missing

Pass 20 Jun 2019 111,951 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 104,298 miles

Nearside Front seat belt buckle outer casing is missing. (does not affect locking mechanism)

Fail 4 Jul 2018 104,295 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt buckle outer casing is missing. (does not affect locking mechanism)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 90,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 74,599 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 61,810 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 50,761 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 34,480 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 21,850 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 19,867 miles

Both front tyres have uneven tread wear due to under inflation

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 19,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres have uneven tread wear due to under inflation

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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SC08 YVR is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SC08 YVR, 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 SC08 YVR registered?

SC08 YVR is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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