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SD08 YYN

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,284 mi
Last recorded109,284 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 YYN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 109,284 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 106,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front flexible joint weld (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 101,696 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 101,384 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 101,384 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 100,846 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 100,846 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 97,842 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 92,751 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2018 92,750 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2017 89,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Plastic trays fitted preventing complete examination of under vehicle components.

Pass 21 May 2016 81,224 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 73,939 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 May 2015 73,939 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 69,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2014 69,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 57,914 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 57,914 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 44,156 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 43,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

n/s/r tyre cut on side wall

Pass 13 May 2011 31,646 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 31,634 miles

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

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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SD08 YYN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SD08 YYN, 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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SD08 YYN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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