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YF08 PYH

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

241,774 mi
Last recorded241,774 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 PYH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 241,774 miles

Both Rear Shock Covers Loose

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 241,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both Rear Shock Covers Loose

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 239,455 miles

Both rear Shock covers Loose

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 228,119 miles

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

Rear Shock Covers Loose

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

Pass 26 May 2023 219,230 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

OSR Shock Cover Loose

Pass 30 May 2022 205,393 miles

Exhaust cracked

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

Pass 20 May 2021 191,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 191,296 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 178,014 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 177,586 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 166,526 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 156,967 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 156,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 146,235 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 137,287 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 122,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2015 122,648 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 113,457 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 102,040 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 83,214 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 69,168 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 PYH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PYH, 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 PYH registered?

YF08 PYH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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