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YB08 HMU

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,217 mi
Last recorded156,217 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 HMU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 156,217 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 156,217 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 146,379 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 146,378 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 139,793 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Sep 2018 133,286 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 125,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 122,666 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 122,635 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 122,551 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 119,094 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 103,466 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 100,642 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2014 100,642 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2013 95,634 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 88,453 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to carry out full under vehicle inspection due to plastic covers

Fail 3 Jun 2011 88,453 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to carry out full under vehicle inspection due to plastic covers

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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YB08 HMU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YB08 HMU, 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 YB08 HMU registered?

YB08 HMU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YB08 HMU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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