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YC08 NWP

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

150,300 mi
Last recorded150,300 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 NWP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 150,300 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres on legal limit

Pass 6 Apr 2024 141,750 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 141,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 130,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 118,374 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 104,860 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 102,192 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2019 94,171 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 86,527 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 86,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear exhaust braket is broken

Pass 5 Jun 2017 79,743 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 68,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 54,664 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 46,259 miles

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

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

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

nsf jacking pad missing and sill cover damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2014 46,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

nsf jacking pad missing and sill cover damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2013 39,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nsf jacking point missing and sill cover damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2012 31,351 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 24,863 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 21,039 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

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 NWP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NWP, 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 NWP registered?

YC08 NWP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is YC08 NWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 NWP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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