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YE08 UJL

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,093 mi
Last recorded104,093 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 UJL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2021 104,093 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil light on potentially due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 103,811 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 103,767 miles

Emissions not tested engine not running correctly (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 103,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 98,402 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 93,550 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 92,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm and Worn Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 81,416 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 71,615 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 58,956 miles

front tyres warn on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2012 45,301 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 30,695 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 UJL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UJL, 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 UJL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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