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YC08 NOF

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,634 mi
Last recorded83,634 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 83,634 miles

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

Lower under trays fitted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres worn and or perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 83,634 miles

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

Lower under trays fitted

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres worn and or perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 81,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil under trays fitted (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 79,435 miles

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

Lower under trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2022 76,270 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 76,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 73,877 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 73,842 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 69,915 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 65,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2017 59,074 miles

EML on

Pass 12 May 2016 53,163 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 May 2015 48,737 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 42,849 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 37,904 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 33,196 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 24,503 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 NOF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NOF, 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 NOF registered?

YC08 NOF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is YC08 NOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 NOF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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