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YB08 VNT

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,233 mi
Last recorded75,233 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 VNT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 75,233 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 75,233 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 74,987 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 65,614 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 59,360 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 20 Jun 2016 57,035 miles

Front Inner brake pads worn near the limit

Pass 23 Jun 2015 54,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2014 45,813 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 45,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 36,909 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)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,556 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2011 19,250 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 19,250 miles

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

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

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 VNT is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VNT, 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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YB08 VNT is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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