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YG08 DCV

2008 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

187,523 mi
Last recorded187,523 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13078,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 DCV
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 187,523 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 183,816 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Oct 2024 183,816 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Oct 2023 179,272 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 174,764 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 170,089 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 167,064 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 167,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 161,835 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 161,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 153,933 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 153,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 140,692 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner Bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 126,342 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 109,310 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm, outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 109,294 miles

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

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

Handbrake warning light on.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm, outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre has approximately 3mm tread and is worn on the inner edge.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 94,963 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 94,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 78,107 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 62,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2011 48,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs are heavily worn and lipped

nearside rear tyre is heavily worn on inner edge of tread

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre is heavily worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,300 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 37,299 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 130?

Based on 21,905 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
5,977
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 517
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 264
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 152
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 151
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 143
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YG08 DCV is a 2008 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 BMW 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 78,027 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 130 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG08 DCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YG08 DCV is a 2008 BMW 130, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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