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YA08 UTJ

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,146 mi
Last recorded196,146 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 196,146 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES ARE SLIGHTLY PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED/COVERED IN GREASE/PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 195,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 194,318 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 193,844 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 189,753 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 183,171 miles

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

all shocks damp / stained

Fail 9 Nov 2020 183,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all shocks damp / stained

Pass 12 Apr 2019 174,270 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 174,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 166,144 miles

e.m.l on

Fail 7 Apr 2018 166,077 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

e.m.l on

Pass 16 Mar 2017 144,752 miles

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

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

unable to carry out a full inspection of front & rear brake pads due to worn discs

Fail 15 Mar 2017 144,650 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

unable to carry out a full inspection of front & rear brake pads due to worn discs

Pass 1 Apr 2016 122,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 98,451 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 98,451 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 72,663 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 45,941 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both front tyres cracking between tread

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2012 33,770 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 27,565 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 27,565 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 UTJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YA08 UTJ, 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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What year was YA08 UTJ registered?

YA08 UTJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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