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YD08 WOY

2008 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,193 mi
Last recorded98,193 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 WOY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 98,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 93,351 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 86,328 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven low inner edge stepped

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox tail shaft seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres worn uneven

Pass 11 Apr 2018 74,923 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear pad wire detached

Offside number plate lamp dull

Pass 13 Apr 2017 64,083 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 64,083 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 56,545 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 49,741 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 44,497 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 44,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Feb 2013 37,401 miles

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

Nearside tyre has 2 cuts on outer shoulder but not deep enough to reach ply cords

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

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

Offside front tyre has 4 cuts on outer shoulder but not deep enough to reach the ply cords

Pass 30 Jan 2012 28,648 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 20 Jan 2011 19,127 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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YD08 WOY is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YD08 WOY, 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 YD08 WOY registered?

YD08 WOY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YD08 WOY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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