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YL08 WGP

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,368 mi
Last recorded125,368 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 WGP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 125,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 118,698 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 117,263 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 117,253 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 110,673 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 104,288 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 99,852 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 99,852 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 90,882 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 80,361 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 74,511 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 74,511 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 67,045 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 67,045 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 64,566 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 64,566 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 54,856 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2013 54,856 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 47,176 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 38,430 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 WGP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WGP, 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 WGP registered?

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

Is YL08 WGP safe to buy?

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