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YC08 OCY

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,797 mi
Last recorded120,797 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 120,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 120,781 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 120,718 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear drive shaft oil seal leaking

both rear wheels bearings or differential noisy when revolved further investigation required

rear sub frame heavily corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jul 2023 108,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under body trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2022 104,927 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 98,367 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 98,341 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 91,834 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 85,082 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 77,896 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 70,977 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 70,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 66,796 miles

Handbrake grip loose but opperates

Fail 28 May 2015 66,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Handbrake grip loose but opperates

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

Nearside and Offside rear tyres stepped and wearing on edges

Nearside front tyre wearingon inner and outer edges

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

Pass 19 May 2014 56,960 miles

Both front tyres perished

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2014 56,960 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres perished

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 45,685 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 45,685 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Apr 2012 37,132 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 27,986 miles

both front tyres worn bald on inner edge but have no cords showing

Fail 13 Apr 2011 27,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn bald on inner edge but have no cords showing

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 OCY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OCY, 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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What year was YC08 OCY registered?

YC08 OCY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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