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YC08 LDO

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

149,729 mi
Last recorded149,729 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 149,729 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertray fitted/ubcc

Pass 15 Jul 2025 108,213 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2024 103,337 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 89,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2023 89,188 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2022 75,315 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective pair (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 75,314 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective pair (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 62,113 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 61,552 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 61,515 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 60,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake performance slightly low

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

eml light on

Pass 7 Nov 2018 58,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 58,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 55,919 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 53,057 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 50,180 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 41,795 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 29,042 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 16,511 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 11,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2012 11,117 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 3,965 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 LDO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YC08 LDO, 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

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What year was YC08 LDO registered?

YC08 LDO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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