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YC08 DOJ

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,226 mi
Last recorded70,226 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 DOJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 70,226 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 55,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and linkages (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front and rear shock absorbers outer casing corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2024 55,090 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (215/40r18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and linkages (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front and rear shock absorbers outer casing corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2023 48,297 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 48,297 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 40,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 40,650 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn bush on the track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 40,409 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 39,949 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 39,895 miles

Central undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 38,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged stem perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged stem perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 37,953 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 36,573 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 34,647 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 33,049 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Jan 2014 31,845 miles

rear pads wearing low

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 16 Jan 2014 31,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear pads wearing low

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Jan 2013 30,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 27,662 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2011 21,542 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges & devoide of tread on outer edges,also perrishing with cracks appearing between tread pattern

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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YC08 DOJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DOJ, 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 YC08 DOJ registered?

YC08 DOJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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