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YD08 ZZA

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,607 mi
Last recorded169,607 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 169,607 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 166,023 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 166,023 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 162,954 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 157,341 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 153,310 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre has cut on outside wall

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn from inside edge and has cut on outside wall

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 146,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has cut on outside wall

Pass 19 Mar 2016 139,505 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush ( rose bush) (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both font, inner side (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted, & oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 130,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light staying on

Fail 20 Apr 2015 129,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning light staying on

Pass 9 May 2014 111,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 82,208 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 58,225 miles

cuts in o/s/f tyre

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

child seat n/s/r

Pass 24 Feb 2011 48,947 miles

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)

heat damage to rear disks

unable to check n/s/f seat belt due to child seat in place

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 ZZA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZZA, 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 ZZA registered?

YD08 ZZA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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