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YH08 YJY

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,002 mi
Last recorded67,002 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 67,002 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 66,978 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine oil excessively low (8.2.2.2 (e))

Valve stem seriously damaged ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 59,171 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 51,828 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front bolts missing from top of bumper

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

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

Offside Front bolt missing from head light lower mounting

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

Rear subframe starting to corroded,rust

Pass 20 Jul 2023 48,918 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 48,916 miles

Offside Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 48,319 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 48,167 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edges and chafed but not exposing cord/ply

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edges and chafed but not exposing cord/ply

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2020 48,127 miles

Front brake pads wearing close to sensor

Rear brake pads wearing

Pass 25 Mar 2019 47,242 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

no water to rear screen wash

non obligatory interior rear view mirror insecure, fixing bracket requires bonding to screen

windscreen wiper blades smeary

Pass 6 Jul 2018 44,756 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

Pass 29 Jun 2017 41,740 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 40,237 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 38,083 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 35,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 31,435 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 27,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic trim fitted to outer sills. Unable to fully inspect perscribed areas.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Winter tyres fitted at time of test.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 20,268 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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 YJY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YJY, 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 YJY registered?

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

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