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YC08 OSJ

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,279 mi
Last recorded83,279 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 OSJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 83,279 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2024 78,143 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 76,819 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 69,565 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 61,491 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 54,982 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 52,547 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 51,357 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 49,383 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 47,133 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 45,382 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 45,380 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 42,634 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 40,470 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 40,468 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 33,949 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 OSJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OSJ, 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 OSJ registered?

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

Is YC08 OSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 OSJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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