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YC08 FHD

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,854 mi
Last recorded67,854 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 FHD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 67,854 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 66,034 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 66,034 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 64,450 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 61,908 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 51,955 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 43,877 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 35,956 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and worn off on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 35,949 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and worn off on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 30,477 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 26,405 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 23,176 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 20,762 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 20,630 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 18,432 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 15,935 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 14,846 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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YC08 FHD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FHD, 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 FHD registered?

YC08 FHD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is YC08 FHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 FHD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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