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YG08 CWA

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

119,312 mi
Last recorded119,312 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 119,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 101,172 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 101,172 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 97,450 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 95,243 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 85,707 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 77,794 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 77,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 74,409 miles

Bonnet support struts are in poor condition.

Brake wear light is on.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Emission result K=0.00 1/m.

Engine management light is on.

Front brake pads look low.

Oil on engine.

Fail 30 Oct 2018 74,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet support struts are in poor condition.

Brake wear light is on.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Emission result K=0.00 1/m.

Engine management light is on.

Front brake pads look low.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Oil on engine.

Pass 14 May 2018 72,703 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)

Fail 14 May 2018 72,703 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 24 Mar 2017 68,791 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 64,166 miles

exhaust rear support bracket broken

Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,489 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)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 61,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 59,963 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 59,963 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 52,576 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 46,799 miles

O/S/R alloy slightly broken

SRS light on

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

n/s/f/tyre has cut at outer wall

Pass 11 Jan 2012 43,832 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,050 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 32,010 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 CWA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CWA, 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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What year was YG08 CWA registered?

YG08 CWA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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