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YG08 CWM

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,569 mi
Last recorded121,569 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 121,569 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 114,827 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 109,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 106,674 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 101,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 101,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 93,056 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 93,056 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 73,816 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 60,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Plastic under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 44,576 miles

Under Bonnet covers and Under trays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2016 44,525 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under Bonnet covers and Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 31,760 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,885 miles

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 20 Mar 2014 26,565 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 22,735 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 13,314 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 10,355 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 CWM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CWM, 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 CWM registered?

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

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