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YC08 LYS

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,540 mi
Last recorded109,540 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 LYS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 109,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 87,184 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 78,164 miles

Exhaust clamp has a slight crack

Rear tyres wearing out on inner edge both sides

Pass 12 Jan 2016 63,994 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 56,266 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 49,436 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,623 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 27,263 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 27,263 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 18,595 miles

n/s/f & n/s/r/ tyres uneven wear (inner edge)

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 LYS is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LYS, 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 LYS registered?

YC08 LYS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is YC08 LYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 LYS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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