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YC08 OBW

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,984 mi
Last recorded115,984 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 115,984 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 115,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 96,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower 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 inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2017 90,618 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light lit

traction control light lit

Pass 4 Oct 2016 78,157 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 64,442 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

brake condition warning lamp lit

engine cover obscuring some components in engine bay

extensive undertrays fitted unable to carry out full underside inspections

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 2 Oct 2014 51,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

extensive undertrays obscuring testable items

oversill fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 8 Oct 2013 39,522 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre tread depth on legal limit, replace ASAP.

Fail 8 Oct 2013 39,522 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 30,112 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,000 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 OBW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 OBW, 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.

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YC08 OBW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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