CarVerify

Free Car Check

YC08 CZW

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,322 mi
Last recorded85,322 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or 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

RegistrationYC08 CZW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
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

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 85,322 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 75,313 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 69,954 miles

engine , under and sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2016 69,954 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high ns and os (1.8)

Statutory seat belt missing osr seatbelt stalk missing (5.1.1)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush ns front lower front arm (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine , under and sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 59,447 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 46,610 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 37,280 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 25,604 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)

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

YC08 CZW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YC08 CZW, 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 YC08 CZW?

You can check the full history of YC08 CZW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YC08 CZW registered?

YC08 CZW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is YC08 CZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 CZW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC08 CZW 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 YC08 CZW. 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.