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YH08 HYG

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,616 mi
Last recorded122,616 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 HYG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 122,616 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 122,616 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 112,977 miles

engine/under/sill covers.

surface corrosion on discs, appears to have been stood.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 107,466 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

undertray damaged.smoke test too clean to read.

Fail 16 Jun 2016 107,466 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

undertray damaged.smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 96,394 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 85,449 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 28 May 2013 73,772 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 35,177 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 28 Jun 2011 34,929 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 34,928 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 34,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HYG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YH08 HYG, 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 HYG registered?

YH08 HYG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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