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FP58 YYJ

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,250 mi
Last recorded162,250 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 YYJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 162,250 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 150,559 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 132,281 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 23 Jan 2018 132,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 12 Jan 2017 113,024 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 113,024 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 95,975 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 83,690 miles

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

Offside Front 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 2 Jan 2014 71,530 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 60,281 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Fail 10 Dec 2012 59,686 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

N/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 48,268 miles

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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FP58 YYJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FP58 YYJ, 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 FP58 YYJ registered?

FP58 YYJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 December 2008.

Is FP58 YYJ safe to buy?

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