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YD08 YCT

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,067 mi
Last recorded131,067 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 YCT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 131,067 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 123,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 117,447 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limits

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2015 114,001 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop split for shock absorber.

Fail 5 Oct 2015 114,001 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Bump stop split for shock absorber.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 107,824 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 94,321 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted

front exhaust sleeve cracked leaving exhaust loose but secure

Pass 27 Nov 2012 82,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 65,274 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 YCT is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YD08 YCT, 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 YCT registered?

YD08 YCT is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YD08 YCT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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