CarVerify

Free Car Check

YB08 VMP

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,822 mi
Last recorded100,822 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 VMP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 100,822 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 99,937 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 98,913 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 98,033 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 96,275 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 96,269 miles

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

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

Front Number plate damaged

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 92,426 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 92,426 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 88,347 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 82,814 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 82,814 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 78,445 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 75,802 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 72,548 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 63,313 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 52,277 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)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 42,125 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 16 Aug 2012 34,356 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 28,336 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 21,417 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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YB08 VMP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VMP, 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

How do I check the history of YB08 VMP?

You can check the full history of YB08 VMP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YB08 VMP registered?

YB08 VMP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is YB08 VMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 VMP shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YB08 VMP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YB08 VMP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.