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YF08 XML

2008 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,957 mi
Last recorded68,957 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 XML
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 68,957 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 68,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER BUSH AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 63,405 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 60,140 miles

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

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 3 Jan 2017 55,642 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 48,112 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 45,073 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre fouling on track control arm while suspension is hanging on lock to lock

Pass 14 Jul 2014 38,690 miles

BOTH rear tyres starting to wear low

washers weak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 34,317 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 28,323 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 28,323 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2011 22,911 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 XML is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XML, 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 XML registered?

YF08 XML is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is YF08 XML safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 XML shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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