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2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,882 mi
Last recorded148,882 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 NUM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 148,882 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 141,675 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 138,964 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 129,033 miles

some greasy under engine cover need to check

Fail 4 Jun 2019 129,033 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

some greasy under engine cover need to check

Pass 4 Jun 2018 120,199 miles

slight movement offside rear hub

Pass 10 Jun 2017 112,989 miles

slight play in offside rear suspension, lower arm outer bush.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 101,003 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 92,101 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 85,007 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 75,254 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 61,000 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 61,000 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 40,457 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 NUM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NUM, 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 NUM registered?

YA08 NUM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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