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YL08 WBV

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,878 mi
Last recorded183,878 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 183,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 183,892 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 179,722 miles

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 12 May 2023 179,721 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2022 172,914 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres worn/wearing inner edges of tread

offside headlight loose, bracket broken

Fail 4 Apr 2022 172,914 miles

Exhaust system insecure front clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres worn/wearing inner edges of tread

offside headlight loose, bracket broken

Pass 6 Apr 2021 165,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 156,898 miles

Central Rear seat belt missing.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking /perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2-3mm, 225/45 ZR17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking /perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake offside slow to react locked on test (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 156,844 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Note n/s rear not locking. (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear seat belt missing.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking /perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2-3mm, 225/45 ZR17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking /perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 146,490 miles

Central Rear Seat belt removed

handbrake warning light /brake fluid low on , brake fluid OK

Fail 4 Apr 2019 146,488 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Belt has been cut (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 138,145 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 133,468 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 121,503 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 112,407 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 109,489 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 109,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2013 105,021 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 96,453 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Jul 2012 96,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jul 2011 67,339 miles

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

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 WBV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WBV, 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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YL08 WBV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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