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YF08 MXW

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

207,546 mi
Last recorded207,546 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 MXW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 207,546 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 193,238 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 182,713 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 170,969 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 161,590 miles

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

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

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

various bushes on rear suspension slightly cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2020 148,522 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 133,550 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 133,548 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

235 wheels on front 205 wheels on rear

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

air box missing

both front wheel outer rims damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2018 115,224 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 112,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 107,343 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 103,516 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 94,496 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 94,134 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 94,134 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 75,194 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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YF08 MXW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MXW, 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 YF08 MXW registered?

YF08 MXW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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