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YF08 XLS

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,961 mi
Last recorded104,961 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 XLS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 104,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexibles (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 21 May 2026 104,961 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexibles (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 99,803 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 95,210 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 95,204 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 94,107 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 94,102 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 93,638 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 88,623 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 85,683 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 78,070 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 72,946 miles

Both rear reluctor rings rubbing

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2018 72,946 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear reluctor rings rubbing

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2017 68,853 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor damage (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 68,853 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor damage (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 58,271 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2016 58,271 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 45,788 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 36,323 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 28,076 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 21,921 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 XLS is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XLS, 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 XLS registered?

YF08 XLS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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