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YH08 YVM

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,864 mi
Last recorded196,864 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 196,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 182,559 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2025 182,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 157,321 miles

Undertray, underbody covers, and side sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2024 157,321 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertray, underbody covers, and side sill covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2023 141,204 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

underside of vehicle covered by trims

Fail 4 May 2023 141,196 miles

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

underside of vehicle covered by trims

Pass 31 Dec 2020 133,850 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 133,845 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2020 127,583 miles

Brake warning light illuminated (Amber)

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 127,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb misfitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Casing separating (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 116,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 105,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 94,711 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 94,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 86,796 miles

Both front tyres perished in treads.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 77,974 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 71,962 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 66,195 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,917 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 37,730 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 YVM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YVM, 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 YVM registered?

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

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