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YC08 LTO

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,776 mi
Last recorded101,776 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 101,776 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 101,659 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 92,196 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 91,995 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 at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 86,730 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 83,173 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 83,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 74,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 62,879 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 57,371 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 50,864 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 46,408 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 46,408 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 41,538 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 41,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 34,448 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 31,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 26,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 24,032 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 18,237 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 10,707 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 10,707 miles

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

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 LTO 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 72.7%.

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 LTO, 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 LTO registered?

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

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