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YC08 ONA

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,786 mi
Last recorded48,786 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 48,786 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2026 48,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 47,195 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear slight lip on discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both V /slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2024 45,488 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight Lip on both disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight Lip on both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2024 45,483 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight Lip on both disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight Lip on both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 42,683 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2023 42,683 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 40,223 miles

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

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

service due this month

Pass 25 May 2021 37,048 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 May 2021 36,548 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2020 32,642 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 27,724 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test holder in centre of screen ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 23,833 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 22,000 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 20,357 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 18,080 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 15,964 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 14,529 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 13,010 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 11,174 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 ONA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ONA, 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 ONA registered?

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

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