CarVerify

Free Car Check

YA08 NLX

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,765 mi
Last recorded94,765 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 NLX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 94,765 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 94,765 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 93,458 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 92,300 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 89,547 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 88,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 88,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 87,800 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 86,650 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 85,400 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 83,738 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 82,458 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 81,095 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 81,095 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective roof airbag (5.4.1)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective roof airbag (5.4.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 79,683 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 59,150 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,210 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 34,564 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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YA08 NLX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YA08 NLX, 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

How do I check the history of YA08 NLX?

You can check the full history of YA08 NLX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YA08 NLX registered?

YA08 NLX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is YA08 NLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA08 NLX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YA08 NLX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YA08 NLX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.