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YF08 XWP

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,175 mi
Last recorded137,175 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 137,175 miles

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 7 Nov 2022 126,953 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 116,484 miles

Front both tyres cracking

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play both lower joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 104,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 104,727 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 94,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED & CRACKED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED & CRACKED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 94,301 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour WHITE LIGHT (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED & CRACKED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED & CRACKED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON

Pass 12 Nov 2018 87,805 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 87,756 miles

Nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Offside rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 76,412 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 71,601 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 69,172 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 65,885 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear tyres cuts in tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 35,205 miles

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

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

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 XWP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XWP, 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 XWP registered?

YF08 XWP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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