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YL08 WSU

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,144 mi
Last recorded120,144 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 WSU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2024 120,144 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 120,115 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 114,512 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 109,631 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 104,011 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 97,321 miles

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

Front brake pads and discs worn

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 97,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake pads and discs worn

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 88,185 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 80,317 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 72,586 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 63,396 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 54,974 miles

Engine light on dash

Fail 12 Aug 2013 54,974 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)

Engine light on dash

Pass 15 Aug 2012 46,509 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 30,420 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 WSU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WSU, 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 WSU registered?

YL08 WSU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is YL08 WSU safe to buy?

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