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YE08 UPJ

2008 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,517 mi
Last recorded69,517 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 UPJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 3 Jan 2026 69,517 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 67,668 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 65,459 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 63,162 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 60,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 58,704 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 56,479 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 52,598 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 47,842 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 43,041 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 38,652 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 34,812 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 30,623 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 24,600 miles

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

NSF tyre has cut in sidewall and is bald on inner edgeh

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

Pass 21 May 2011 18,702 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 UPJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YE08 UPJ, 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 YE08 UPJ registered?

YE08 UPJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is YE08 UPJ safe to buy?

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