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YH08 YPJ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

194,194 mi
Last recorded194,194 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 194,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 177,139 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 164,883 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 152,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 141,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perishing On The Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 134,922 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle.

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

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

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

Oil leaks.

Fail 9 Mar 2021 134,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion on underside of vehicle.

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

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

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

Oil leaks.

Pass 11 Mar 2020 132,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2019 121,046 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 108,897 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 96,891 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 80,387 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,665 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 47,875 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 38,236 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,807 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,903 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 YPJ 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 94.1%.

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 YPJ, 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 YPJ registered?

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

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