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YH08 AFY

2008 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

160,832 mi
Last recorded160,832 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13078,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 AFY
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 160,832 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 155,950 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))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 146,334 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 143,805 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All front and rear brake hoses perished and cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Covers fitted preventing proper inspection of underbody.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 143,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All front and rear brake hoses perished and cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Covers fitted preventing proper inspection of underbody.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 140,409 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 138,319 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 136,205 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 14 Mar 2019 129,248 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 115,089 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 105,611 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 95,523 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 80,712 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 65,440 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 53,647 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 53,647 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 45,189 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 23,259 miles

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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YH08 AFY is a 2008 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH08 AFY, 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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What year was YH08 AFY registered?

YH08 AFY is a 2008 BMW 130, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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