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YF08 XXZ

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,020 mi
Last recorded168,020 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 XXZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 168,020 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 162,214 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 156,533 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 150,611 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 145,689 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 4 Apr 2019 139,385 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 139,385 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 132,495 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 125,166 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 106,645 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 106,645 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Feb 2016 105,228 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 90,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 75,258 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 75,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 53,391 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 53,391 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 45,323 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,784 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 XXZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XXZ, 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 XXZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YF08 XXZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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