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YF08 XMJ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,881 mi
Last recorded116,881 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 XMJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 116,881 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 106,498 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 100,343 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 96,183 miles

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

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

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

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 10 May 2022 92,889 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 89,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 86,382 miles

Front Suspension arm bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Light corrosion to underside components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Light corrosion to sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 8 May 2019 80,346 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 75,034 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 69,916 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 61,549 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 55,061 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 48,684 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 42,507 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 36,299 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 May 2011 28,409 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 XMJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XMJ, 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 XMJ registered?

YF08 XMJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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