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YC08 ORU

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

138,555 mi
Last recorded138,555 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 138,555 miles

offside parking brake lazy

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

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))

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

covers & shields fitted

Fail 11 May 2019 138,477 miles

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

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

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))

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 124,083 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

covers & shields fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2017 111,326 miles

Front Exhaust Bracket slightly cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 95,037 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 81,251 miles

diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 60,575 miles

trigger point not met

Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,466 miles

o/s sill trim damaged

Pass 10 May 2012 30,116 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 30,062 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 25,304 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 21,914 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 ORU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ORU, 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 ORU registered?

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

Is YC08 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 ORU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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