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GU58 YJK

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,288 mi
Last recorded112,288 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 YJK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 112,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 112,277 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 109,238 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 109,231 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear upper link arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 106,031 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 99,301 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 93,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 84,923 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & O/S/F worn on edge inner and outer side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 81,112 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 73,162 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 66,393 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,312 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 51,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 22 Mar 2014 45,630 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

O/s headlamp has slight condensation

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 40,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

O/s headlamp has slight condensation

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 37,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 28,418 miles

N/s/r tyre has small cut in tread

Fail 23 Sep 2011 28,418 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

N/s/r tyre has small cut in tread

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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GU58 YJK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GU58 YJK, 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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GU58 YJK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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