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YH08 ZGB

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

154,102 mi
Last recorded154,102 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 154,102 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 148,025 miles

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

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 29 Mar 2019 134,515 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 124,702 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 107,073 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 94,354 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 87,403 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 80,154 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 73,411 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 57,637 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 57,637 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 ZGB is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZGB, 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 ZGB registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH08 ZGB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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