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YE08 SFV

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

160,673 mi
Last recorded160,673 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 SFV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 160,673 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 160,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 147,047 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 147,036 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong image (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 137,001 miles

offside front fog light damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2024 137,001 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside front fog light damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2023 129,324 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 31 Mar 2023 129,324 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 1 Apr 2022 118,567 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear brake pads and discs wearing low

hand brake needs attention/adjustment

Fail 1 Apr 2022 118,567 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear brake pads and discs wearing low

hand brake needs attention/adjustment

Pass 29 Mar 2021 109,437 miles

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2020 105,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

clutch worn

Fail 30 Mar 2020 105,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

clutch worn

Pass 1 Apr 2019 100,081 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 95,706 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 95,706 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 88,291 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,707 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,444 miles

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

uneven wear on offside front tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,039 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 34,257 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 28,134 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,134 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,532 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 22,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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YE08 SFV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YE08 SFV, 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 YE08 SFV registered?

YE08 SFV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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