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YH08 AEG

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,062 mi
Last recorded114,062 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 AEG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 114,062 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 114,057 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 106,556 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 106,556 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2021 94,929 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 93,162 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 83,868 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 73,377 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 58,412 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 55,441 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 52,215 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 49,491 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 46,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 44,409 miles

Clutch to be checked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 41,188 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 41,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 41,081 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 35,181 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,618 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

unable to obtain emissions reading.

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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YH08 AEG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YH08 AEG, 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 YH08 AEG registered?

YH08 AEG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is YH08 AEG safe to buy?

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