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YF08 EAA

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

223,176 mi
Last recorded223,176 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 EAA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 223,176 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 219,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 212,443 miles

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

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

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

Slight Oil Leak

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2018 202,261 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

full under body plastic covers

Pass 8 Apr 2017 192,048 miles

nsf tyre split in sidewall

nsr/osr tyres wearing on inside egde

Pass 28 Apr 2016 180,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm no tread on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm no tread on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

osf/tyre split in inner sidewall not down to chords

Pass 2 May 2015 166,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 148,600 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 148,594 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 132,023 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 132,023 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 116,111 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 98,027 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 92,355 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 92,355 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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YF08 EAA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YF08 EAA, 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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YF08 EAA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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