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YF08 TXO

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,542 mi
Last recorded109,542 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 TXO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 109,542 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 103,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2023 103,156 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 100,311 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 95,968 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 89,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

boot floor corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2019 84,078 miles

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

Fuel tank mounting points are corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Boot floor is corroded

Rear Subframe is heavily corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2018 78,287 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 78,176 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 73,881 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 65,655 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 57,324 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack on tread

Fail 11 Feb 2016 576,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n\s\f tyre tread showing signs of cracking

o\s\r tyre tread showing slight signs of cracking on outer edge

Fail 11 Feb 2016 57,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in tread cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n\s\f tyre tread showing signs of cracking

o\s\f tyre worn on shoulders and tread showing signs of cracking

o\s\r tyre tread showing slight signs of cracking on outer edge

Pass 14 Jul 2015 52,213 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 42,345 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 32,206 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 21,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 21,017 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 14,851 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 TXO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 TXO, 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 YF08 TXO registered?

YF08 TXO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is YF08 TXO safe to buy?

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