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YA08 MYY

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,276 mi
Last recorded102,276 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 MYY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 102,276 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 100,037 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 97,712 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 94,624 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 90,904 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Oct 2020 89,601 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 86,430 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 82,208 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 77,987 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 69,665 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 60,908 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 51,203 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner and outer edes

Pass 9 Jul 2013 42,023 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 42,023 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 33,327 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 33,327 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2011 23,015 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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YA08 MYY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YA08 MYY, 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 YA08 MYY registered?

YA08 MYY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is YA08 MYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA08 MYY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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