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YF08 YDY

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,005 mi
Last recorded101,005 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 101,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 100,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 89,461 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 86,989 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 86,989 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 83,634 miles

Offside Rear brake warning wire broken

Pass 13 Aug 2021 81,741 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 81,741 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 80,936 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 80,936 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 77,356 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2019 77,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 72,556 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres bald outer edges

Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,252 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2016 63,971 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 63,971 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 58,520 miles

brake warning light on.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 54,477 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 9 Jul 2013 48,986 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 48,986 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 44,307 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 33,821 miles

Oil leak

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 YDY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YDY, 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 YDY registered?

YF08 YDY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is YF08 YDY safe to buy?

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