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YC08 YBV

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,516 mi
Last recorded81,516 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 81,516 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 81,500 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S On 1.6 Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 72,448 miles

slight cracking and perishing on all suspension bushes

Fail 15 Jul 2021 72,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

rear brake pads on service limit

slight cracking and perishing on all suspension bushes

Pass 24 Jan 2019 66,255 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 57,188 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 50,419 miles

both front tyres bald on outer edges

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 37,819 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 27,586 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 25,255 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 21,285 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 18,843 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,934 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 YBV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YBV, 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 YBV registered?

YC08 YBV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is YC08 YBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 YBV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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