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YL08 MVZ

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,135 mi
Last recorded176,135 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 MVZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 176,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake only just meets requirments

Pass 10 Dec 2021 167,641 miles

both rear lower (spring suspension arm) bushes have slight play

nsf inner brake pad getting down

Fail 8 Dec 2021 167,588 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability osr upper suspension arm bolt loose (play) marked with chalk (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear lower (spring suspension arm) bushes have slight play

nsf inner brake pad getting down

Fail 19 Nov 2021 167,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (bulb possibly not fitted correctly in holder ) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability osr upper suspension arm bolt appears loose (play) chalked (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear lower (spring suspension arm) bushes have slight play

nsf inner brake pad looks like its getting down

Pass 20 Nov 2020 156,161 miles

Underside muddy

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2019 148,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre on 2mm close to legal limit

Underside muddy

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2018 140,430 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 140,430 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens insecure (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 135,008 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2017 127,075 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 127,075 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2016 120,660 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 111,911 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 105,768 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 101,922 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 97,299 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 89,423 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

unable to check rear seats, seat belts and mounting due to full car

Pass 20 May 2011 89,423 miles

unable to check rear seats, seat belts and mounting due to full car

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 MVZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MVZ, 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 MVZ registered?

YL08 MVZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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