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YH08 UXJ

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

112,509 mi
Last recorded112,509 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 112,509 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2024 102,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 27 May 2023 98,312 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 96,851 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 93,924 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 92,397 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 88,245 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 85,419 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 85,417 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear windscreen washer inoperative

Pass 16 Mar 2017 81,766 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 31 Mar 2016 78,033 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 70,246 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 56,167 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 42,108 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 42,005 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,761 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn Outer Edges

Pass 8 Apr 2011 13,128 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 UXJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UXJ, 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 UXJ registered?

YH08 UXJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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