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YH08 AGX

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,599 mi
Last recorded123,599 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 123,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 110,646 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 94,851 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 94,851 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 82,429 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 66,668 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 56,520 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 51,576 miles

Advise replacing rear brake pads

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 51,576 miles

Advise replacing rear brake pads

Pass 29 Nov 2013 35,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 27,429 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 27,429 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 27,415 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 20,823 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 17,103 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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YH08 AGX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YH08 AGX, 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 YH08 AGX registered?

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

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