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YC08 WWH

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,261 mi
Last recorded73,261 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 WWH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 73,261 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 73,261 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 72,315 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 70,218 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 68,050 miles

Offside 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))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 68,030 miles

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

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

Offside 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 8 Oct 2021 65,531 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))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 65,531 miles

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

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 8 Sep 2020 62,633 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 59,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear pad wear sensor damaged putting light on

Pass 15 Sep 2018 55,547 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 55,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 51,498 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 48,949 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 48,260 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 46,599 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine covers fitted

plastic floor covers fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2014 46,599 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine covers fitted

plastic floor covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Aug 2013 43,549 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Aug 2012 33,001 miles

eye level brake light not working at casing is cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2011 28,367 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 WWH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WWH, 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 WWH registered?

YC08 WWH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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