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YF08 XMD

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,553 mi
Last recorded117,553 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 117,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 106,852 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 106,852 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 8 Jun 2018 104,832 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 95,951 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 87,636 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 75,915 miles

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

emissions too clean,no printout made

front tyres wearing on inner edges

unable to see inboard front brake pads

Pass 25 Jun 2014 68,260 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 57,767 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 38,503 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 XMD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XMD, 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 XMD registered?

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

Is YF08 XMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 XMD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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