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YG08 AEM

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

176,299 mi
Last recorded176,299 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 AEM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 176,299 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 176,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 166,835 miles

Front BONNET SOUND DEVISE COMING AWAY

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH PERISHING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRACK CONTROL ARMS MAIN BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect WEAK (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES CORROSION STARTED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORROSION ON BOTH INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARMS MAIN BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 166,834 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front BONNET SOUND DEVISE COMING AWAY

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH PERISHING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRACK CONTROL ARMS MAIN BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL BELT CHECK DUE TO NSF DOOR WILL NOT OPEN

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect WEAK (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES CORROSION STARTED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORROSION ON BOTH INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARMS MAIN BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 157,832 miles

rear heat shield loose

Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 157,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 20 Dec 2022 144,046 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 129,808 miles

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

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 120,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressure warning

Pass 3 Dec 2019 113,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 113,444 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed canvas showing in places around the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 100,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 100,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 88,720 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 86,479 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 85,312 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 85,030 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 79,134 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn outer edges/cracking in tread

Pass 6 Dec 2012 72,202 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 64,311 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 81,865 miles

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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YG08 AEM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YG08 AEM, 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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YG08 AEM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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