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YH08 ZTB

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,398 mi
Last recorded121,398 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 121,398 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front have slight cracks /perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear of prop shaft rubber has slight cracks (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Underbody trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Aug 2021 121,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front have slight cracks /perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Slightly Loose on first clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp dried out and adjusted (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear of prop shaft rubber has slight cracks (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Underbody trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jul 2020 104,613 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 87,786 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osf/nsf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

heat?? applied to both track rod ends

Fail 29 May 2019 87,786 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected brake pad warning wire insecure and fowling steering (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering system fouling brake pad warning wire (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055017 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osf/nsf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated brake pad wire (4.11 (b) (i))

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

heat?? applied to both track rod ends

Pass 9 Mar 2018 80,040 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,790 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 74,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 74,008 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 69,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 65,029 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 40,454 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,049 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 19,708 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 ZTB 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 78.6%.

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 ZTB, 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 ZTB registered?

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

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