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YG08 CDN

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

108,835 mi
Last recorded108,835 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 108,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 95,656 miles

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

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

drivers seat cannot be tipped forward for rear passengers

tpms light on

Fail 3 Jan 2025 95,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm worn and loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn forward arm inner bush badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure broken and loose (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked and badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack likely to become detached inner rack joint loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Engine mounting bracket excessively loose bracket broken loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

drivers seat cannot be tipped forward for rear passengers

tpms light on

Pass 4 Jan 2024 87,348 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

park brake slightly sharp

Fail 21 Dec 2023 87,348 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

park brake slightly sharp

Pass 9 Jan 2023 77,336 miles

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

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))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 77,336 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 Nov 2021 69,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 65,172 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 65,134 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 58,849 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 55,121 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorated

discs corroded

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

under-tray oily

Pass 31 May 2018 55,071 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 53,882 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 48,823 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 48,823 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 42,362 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 36,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 30,183 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 24,439 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 18,809 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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YG08 CDN 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 CDN, 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 YG08 CDN registered?

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

Is YG08 CDN safe to buy?

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