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YD08 XXT

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,526 mi
Last recorded53,526 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 XXT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 53,526 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 51,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 51,824 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 48,496 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 48,494 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working offside and nearside front (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 44,078 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 41,751 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 36,598 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 6 Oct 2015 36,598 miles

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

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 4 Oct 2014 34,488 miles

both front tyres wearing outside

Pass 26 Sep 2012 29,239 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 21,854 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 21,854 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 20,391 miles

Both Rear Tyre's Have A Uneaven Wear Pattern At Center Of Tread Area (225/45 R17 91V Runflat).

Fail 23 Mar 2011 20,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both Rear Tyre's Have A Uneaven Wear Pattern At Center Of Tread Area (225/45 R17 91V Runflat).

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 XXT is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YD08 XXT, 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 XXT registered?

YD08 XXT is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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