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YG08 CWL

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,386 mi
Last recorded148,386 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 148,386 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2023 148,386 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 143,342 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 17 May 2022 143,342 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 139,625 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 134,314 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven close on limit on inner edges

Fail 23 Mar 2020 134,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven close on limit on inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2019 126,156 miles

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 2 May 2018 121,739 miles

offside front seat belt not retracting fully

Pass 2 May 2017 116,270 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 116,265 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 109,430 miles

front number plate cracked

handbrake just making minimum efficiency 16%,offside handbrake still low effort

n/s/r suspension creak needs further investigation

Fail 16 Feb 2016 109,428 miles

Offside front brake application uneven slow to come on and off (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r suspension creak needs further investigation

Pass 21 Feb 2015 101,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre on legal limit advise changing

Pass 21 Jan 2014 88,884 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 76,057 miles

satnav wires across dashboard

Pass 23 Jan 2012 55,524 miles

headlamp beam images poor with no 'kick-ups'

Pass 2 Mar 2011 34,608 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 32,684 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 32,684 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre wearing very thin on inner and outer edge of tread

offside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge of tread

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 CWL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CWL, 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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YG08 CWL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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