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YF08 XUC

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,728 mi
Last recorded174,728 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 174,728 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 164,904 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 152,656 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and o/s/r (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 152,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and o/s/r (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 146,762 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 146,762 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 143,478 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 139,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 134,300 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2016 130,915 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 124,528 miles

Front tyres feathered on inner edges

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 103,214 miles

offside rear park brake needs adjusting

Fail 19 Sep 2014 103,214 miles

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

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

offside rear park brake needs adjusting

Pass 26 Sep 2013 83,384 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 83,384 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 58,940 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 37,945 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 37,123 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 XUC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XUC, 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 XUC registered?

YF08 XUC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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