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YE08 UTG

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,051 mi
Last recorded130,051 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 130,051 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 119,794 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 119,794 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 107,499 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 96,619 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 83,625 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 72,429 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 59,914 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 45,112 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2012 33,344 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 20,193 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 UTG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UTG, 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 UTG registered?

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

Is YE08 UTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE08 UTG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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