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YL08 HCP

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

177,785 mi
Last recorded177,785 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 177,785 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 177,744 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 177,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 170,556 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 157,768 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 148,618 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR HUB BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR ON 2 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 143,046 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 118,117 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)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 118,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 12 Apr 2012 101,015 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 89,081 miles

damage wheel rims.

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

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 HCP 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 81.8%.

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 HCP, 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 HCP registered?

YL08 HCP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is YL08 HCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 HCP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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