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YY08 FPZ

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,060 mi
Last recorded161,060 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 FPZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 161,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to split and perish (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 155,790 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (collecting in engine undertray) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 155,788 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (collecting in engine undertray) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 150,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 146,733 miles

Nearside Rear Low reading nearside rear parking brake, but within limits.

Pass 1 Sep 2020 135,973 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 135,971 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 113,690 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 92,149 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 86,330 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 78,399 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 70,773 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 60,231 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 51,591 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 43,941 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 34,693 miles

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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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YY08 FPZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YY08 FPZ, 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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What year was YY08 FPZ registered?

YY08 FPZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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