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YE08 UBG

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,008 mi
Last recorded92,008 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 UBG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 92,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 83,081 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 78,621 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 73,491 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 69,832 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 69,832 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 69,809 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

reversing lights not working

Pass 12 Jun 2017 61,893 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 61,817 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)

Pass 31 May 2016 54,225 miles

rear discs corroded/ inner pads appear low

o/s/f tyre worn to limit bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2015 47,588 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 41,171 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 May 2014 41,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 May 2013 33,772 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 May 2012 28,216 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 28,189 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 21,592 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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YE08 UBG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 UBG, 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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YE08 UBG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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