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YE08 URC

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,592 mi
Last recorded81,592 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 URC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 81,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 81,590 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust system insecure front pipe clamp broken & corroded so exhaust loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge two cuts cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 68,958 miles

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

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 23 Jun 2016 54,574 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

chunk out of sidewall of o/s front tyre

full plastic under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 48,856 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 39,053 miles

emission was to clean

Pass 24 Apr 2013 38,411 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 38,410 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 24 Apr 2012 31,026 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 22,934 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 URC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 URC, 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 URC registered?

YE08 URC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is YE08 URC safe to buy?

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