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YF08 YBT

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,845 mi
Last recorded98,845 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 YBT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 98,845 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 98,824 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 93,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 93,450 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 87,130 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Aug 2020 81,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge considerably worn on inner edge & at limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge considerably worn on inner edge & at limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 77,820 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 77,820 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 74,993 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 72,057 miles

Nearside Front tyre beginning to bald on inner edge advise change and wheel alignment

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2016 68,416 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 63,058 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 54,566 miles

emissions tested but too clean

Pass 3 Aug 2013 45,437 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 34,054 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 30,795 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 YBT is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YBT, 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 YBT registered?

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

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