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YH08 ZDW

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,115 mi
Last recorded182,115 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 ZDW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 182,115 miles

Engine cover and underside cover(s) fitted.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rust underside rear suspension .

Fail 18 Mar 2026 182,113 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine cover and underside cover(s) fitted.

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rust underside rear suspension .

Pass 8 Feb 2025 173,873 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 164,848 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 150,124 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 131,007 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are worn dead to limit - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 131,007 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are worn dead to limit - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 114,286 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 104,469 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 92,152 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 92,138 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 81,221 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 70,368 miles

Both front brake flexi pipes are starting to perish

Both rear brake pipes are starting to swell around unions

OSF TYRE is wearing on the edges and is perishing between the treads

OSF front inner brake pad is wearing thin and showing greater wear than outer pad

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 58,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 45,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 35,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn both edges

Pass 28 Nov 2012 27,109 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 22,615 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 15,047 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 15,045 miles

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

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 ZDW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZDW, 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 ZDW registered?

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

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