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YH08 YMC

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

147,210 mi
Last recorded147,210 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 YMC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 147,210 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Evidence of refurb work being done (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 147,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

NEAR/SIDE HANDBRAKE A BIT LOW

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 142,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 136,648 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 128,221 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 119,124 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty Flashing more than 120 times per minute (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 104,350 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 95,318 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 90,796 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2016 84,807 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 58,397 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 52,646 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 42,393 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 42,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2012 35,256 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 30,456 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 30,456 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 YMC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black 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 YMC, 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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YH08 YMC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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