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YH08 ZRA

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,931 mi
Last recorded144,931 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 144,931 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 138,067 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 128,679 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 128,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 117,993 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner band 245/35r18 88y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 117,993 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen refit bulb adjust aim (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner band 245/35r18 88y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 107,323 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 95,631 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 83,112 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 70,934 miles

Both rear tyres have slight wear to the inside edge and shallowing age related cracking within the tread areas.

On test the front brakes were found to have some fluctuation.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 57,783 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 53,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres worn on outer edges and cracking within tread pattern

Pass 27 Sep 2011 47,222 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,831 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 ZRA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZRA, 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 ZRA registered?

YH08 ZRA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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