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YH08 YPE

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

197,050 mi
Last recorded197,050 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 YPE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 197,050 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

chip in os screen.

handbrake has travel.

Pass 7 Mar 2024 185,673 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 177,314 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 172,285 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 172,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 172,282 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 165,342 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 157,227 miles

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

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

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2019 136,504 miles

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

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

brake wear light on due to o/s rear brake wear indicator broken

Pass 9 Mar 2018 118,826 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 115,993 miles

brake pad warning lamp on.

Pass 14 Apr 2016 102,345 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 87,522 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 68,186 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 68,182 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 18 Jun 2012 56,728 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,757 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 YPE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH08 YPE registered?

YH08 YPE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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