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AK58 YSC

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,870 mi
Last recorded145,870 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 YSC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 145,870 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 145,869 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2021 133,035 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 8 Oct 2021 133,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 12 Oct 2020 125,996 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 125,879 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2019 118,097 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight noise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre none rotation type

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

trays/covers obscuring some testable items

Fail 25 Sep 2019 118,097 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre none rotation type

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

trays/covers obscuring some testable items

Pass 3 Sep 2018 109,437 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 102,299 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 92,534 miles

offside park brake efficiency slightly low, further investigation recommended.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 81,992 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 71,517 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 59,470 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 44,415 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 30,166 miles

Nearside Front 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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AK58 YSC 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 75%.

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 AK58 YSC, 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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AK58 YSC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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