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YH08 YWP

2008 BMW 320

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,635 mi
Last recorded139,635 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 32088,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 YWP
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2025 139,635 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 129,536 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear diff noisy

Fail 24 Jan 2024 129,536 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear diff noisy

Pass 24 Jan 2023 118,262 miles

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

Rear diff noisy

Fail 3 Dec 2022 116,733 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 109,128 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 109,127 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 99,591 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 90,010 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 88,492 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 82,495 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 82,427 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 73,932 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 73,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 56,988 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 51,529 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 46,531 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 46,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 38,927 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 32,145 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 32,145 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,233 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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YH08 YWP is a 2008 BMW 320 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 88,798 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YH08 YWP is a 2008 BMW 320, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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