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YA08 ZVV

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,650 mi
Last recorded36,650 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 ZVV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 36,650 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 32,646 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 28,563 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 27,103 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2022 26,669 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 26,105 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 25,796 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 25,343 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 24,905 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 24,602 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 22,890 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 19,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 17,927 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 14,535 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 12,002 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 10,151 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 ZVV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZVV, 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 ZVV registered?

YA08 ZVV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is YA08 ZVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA08 ZVV shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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