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YH08 ZXM

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,424 mi
Last recorded127,424 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 127,424 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

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

Reversing lamp not working

Fail 17 Nov 2020 127,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working middle rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

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

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 18 Nov 2019 107,010 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Under-chassis, brakes, suspension components corroded

Vehicle is heavily under-sealed

Pass 24 Sep 2018 98,304 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 90,805 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 90,804 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on outer shoulder but not exposing cords

Pass 24 Mar 2017 83,042 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 73,280 miles

under trays fitted to car

Pass 13 Apr 2015 62,195 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,944 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front 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 6 Apr 2013 43,534 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 31,889 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 31,889 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 20,917 miles

Both front tyres cracked between treads.

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 ZXM 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 ZXM, 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 ZXM registered?

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

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