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YB08 OYJ

2008 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,568 mi
Last recorded157,568 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 OYJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 157,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 143,883 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 132,828 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 132,828 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 122,488 miles

plastic under vehicle not allowing some inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2016 114,251 miles

Plastic Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 30 Jun 2015 103,245 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 94,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2014 92,193 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 80,084 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,662 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 60,857 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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YB08 OYJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YB08 OYJ, 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 YB08 OYJ registered?

YB08 OYJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 July 2008.

Is YB08 OYJ safe to buy?

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