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YG08 CXP

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,617 mi
Last recorded81,617 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 CXP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 81,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 74,812 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 74,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35R18 (R/F) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 64,265 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 64,265 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 64,218 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 51,003 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 51,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted spring clip insecure (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 47,068 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 42,581 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 34,931 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 28,433 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 28,431 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 24,568 miles

Front Tyres Tread Perished

Pass 26 Feb 2016 23,725 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 22,530 miles

All tyres have age cracks to tread.

under trays fitted to vehicle .

Pass 13 Feb 2014 21,479 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 20,105 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 17,867 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 13,127 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 CXP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CXP, 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 CXP registered?

YG08 CXP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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