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YG08 CNV

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

229,276 mi
Last recorded229,276 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 229,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear prop shaft coupling perishing

Pass 25 Feb 2023 219,221 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 219,221 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 209,507 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 199,031 miles

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

tyre pressure monitor light on

Fail 29 Apr 2021 199,031 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 8 Feb 2020 188,095 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 172,571 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 159,363 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 159,257 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in offside rear suspension (unable to identify)

wear/corrosion on front brake discs

wear/corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 27 Jul 2016 141,595 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 120,263 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 101,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 81,602 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre perished inbetween tread

offside front tyre perished inbetween tread

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 16 Aug 2012 69,242 miles

rear tyres are non rft

Pass 18 Aug 2011 57,700 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,457 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)

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 CNV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YG08 CNV, 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 CNV registered?

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

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