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YY08 YBN

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,116 mi
Last recorded108,116 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 YBN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 108,116 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 99,409 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 99,386 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2023 95,733 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 90,734 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 78,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 69,393 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 69,393 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 66,697 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND ANCHROGES CORRODED

Fail 19 Feb 2020 66,695 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND ANCHROGES CORRODED

Pass 20 Feb 2016 47,776 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 44,936 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 40,221 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 35,433 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 35,433 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 28,643 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 21,529 miles

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

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 YBN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YY08 YBN, 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 YY08 YBN registered?

YY08 YBN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YY08 YBN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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