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YF08 XHP

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,335 mi
Last recorded135,335 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 XHP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 135,335 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

o/s/r light lens cracked.

Fail 17 May 2023 135,335 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction mirror hangers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing one stud missing from all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

o/s/r light lens cracked.

Pass 6 Sep 2021 114,593 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 107,460 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 101,014 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Fail 5 Sep 2019 101,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Pass 20 Aug 2018 86,784 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Reversing lamp not working

Fail 20 Aug 2018 86,784 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Reversing lamp not working

Pass 1 Sep 2017 72,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 56,535 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 42,598 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 38,126 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 32,360 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 26,458 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2012 26,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 18,733 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 13,088 miles

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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 XHP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XHP, 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 XHP registered?

YF08 XHP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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