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YC08 OMW

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

107,172 mi
Last recorded107,172 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 107,172 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 93,668 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 85,878 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 75,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 72,775 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front downpipe clamp cracked/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 68,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 64,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust downpipe clamp splitting

Pass 9 May 2017 60,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 56,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 51,693 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 44,372 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 44,372 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 38,531 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 May 2012 29,664 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 20,022 miles

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 OMW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OMW, 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 OMW registered?

YC08 OMW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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