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YC08 NHN

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,486 mi
Last recorded59,486 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 59,486 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 39,944 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn thin on outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 36,824 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2015 26,337 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 26,337 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 21,052 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 13 Jun 2013 14,977 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 14,384 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 11,769 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 9,595 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 9,590 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 NHN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NHN, 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

How do I check the history of YC08 NHN?

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What year was YC08 NHN registered?

YC08 NHN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is YC08 NHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 NHN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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