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YC08 YBT

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,935 mi
Last recorded74,935 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 74,935 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 74,902 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 72,743 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 70,868 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 68,535 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 66,017 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 63,392 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 15 Mar 2021 63,392 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2019 59,471 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 59,020 miles

o/s front shock absorber leaking slightly

o/s rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 8 May 2018 58,997 miles

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

o/s front shock absorber leaking slightly

o/s rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 31 Mar 2017 53,331 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 47,195 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,553 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 34,339 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 27,846 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 19,881 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 19,695 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 14,370 miles

Front 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 YBT is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YBT, 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 YBT registered?

YC08 YBT is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 April 2008.

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