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YG08 CVD

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,363 mi
Last recorded139,363 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 CVD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 139,363 miles

offside and nearside front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

rear brake pads approx 80% worn

Pass 9 Mar 2022 128,819 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 118,180 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 118,180 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 112,227 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 105,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 99,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 27 Feb 2017 93,272 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 87,096 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 29 Feb 2016 87,096 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

handbrake effort low 16%

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2015 79,082 miles

chip w/screen.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 72,848 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 66,084 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 58,129 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

split front exhaust pipe.

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 45,804 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CVD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CVD, 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 CVD registered?

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

Is YG08 CVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG08 CVD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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