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YG08 CNX

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,717 mi
Last recorded41,717 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 CNX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 41,717 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 37,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 34,041 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 28,176 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 24,726 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 24,406 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 23,502 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 21,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 21,185 miles

All tyres cracking and pershing

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 20 Feb 2017 18,681 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished & cracked in tread area

Offside Rear tyre perished & cracked in tread area

Pass 4 Mar 2016 16,161 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 13,603 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 10,778 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 8,646 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 7,510 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 5,674 miles

front tyres badly cracked between tread blocks

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 CNX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CNX, 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 CNX registered?

YG08 CNX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is YG08 CNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG08 CNX shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG08 CNX have outstanding finance?

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