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YH08 YWM

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,357 mi
Last recorded77,357 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 77,357 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2013 34,136 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 34,136 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 29,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 29,738 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 22,556 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 14,934 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 YWM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YWM, 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 YWM registered?

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

Is YH08 YWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 YWM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH08 YWM have outstanding finance?

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