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YC08 LWA

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,451 mi
Last recorded140,451 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 LWA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 140,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 126,307 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 126,307 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 96,792 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre badly worn on outer shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 6 Apr 2018 96,792 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre badly worn on outer shoulder

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 8 Apr 2017 70,272 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 58,341 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 55,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres perished on the tread

near side front jacking block missing

Pass 4 Apr 2014 51,661 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,513 miles

2 nails in offside rear tyre

Brake pad wear sensor light on

Offside front and nearside rear tyres have cuts on treaded part but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 11 Apr 2012 34,451 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,386 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
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YC08 LWA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LWA, 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 LWA registered?

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

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The MOT history for YC08 LWA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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