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YL08 CGY

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,589 mi
Last recorded86,589 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 CGY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 86,589 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 85,656 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 73,158 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 70,591 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 65,381 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 58,980 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 57,110 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 54,050 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 50,016 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 46,340 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 41,832 miles

Offside Rear bump stop

Pass 24 Jun 2014 37,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 31,707 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 31,707 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 26,249 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 26,249 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 20,573 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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YL08 CGY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YL08 CGY, 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 YL08 CGY registered?

YL08 CGY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is YL08 CGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 CGY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL08 CGY have outstanding finance?

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