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SY08 YDL

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,553 mi
Last recorded79,553 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 YDL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 79,553 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 77,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 77,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 76,019 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 76,018 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 73,947 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 71,206 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Oct 2020 67,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 65,369 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 42,678 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 42,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 59,480 miles

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 31 Aug 2017 48,296 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Aug 2016 56,650 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2015 47,695 miles

engine cover and full length undertrays fitted obscuring some components

front brakes on limit, req now!

slight wear in suspension

Fail 18 Jun 2015 47,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

engine cover and full length undertrays fitted obscuring some components

front brakes on limit, req now!

slight wear in suspension

Pass 16 Jun 2014 37,786 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 29,608 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 23,405 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2011 19,365 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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SY08 YDL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY08 YDL, 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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SY08 YDL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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