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EK58 YKH

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

153,135 mi
Last recorded153,135 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 YKH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 153,135 miles

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

under tray fitted to the car .

Pass 17 Apr 2021 150,841 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 148,613 miles

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

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

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

Undertray Fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2020 148,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Undertray Fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2019 132,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2017 114,875 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 100,441 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 93,014 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 86,821 miles

Advise slight edgewear to both front tyres.

Pass 2 Dec 2013 75,472 miles

Advise N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres are worn just above the legal limit of 1.6mm.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 59,489 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 51,694 miles

wind screen stickers should be kept out of the swept area if posible

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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EK58 YKH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EK58 YKH, 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 EK58 YKH registered?

EK58 YKH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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