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KN58 YTJ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,702 mi
Last recorded150,702 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 YTJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 150,702 miles

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear most coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 150,702 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear most coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 144,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 135,504 miles

Rear subframe is heavily corroded in various places

Fail 29 Aug 2023 135,378 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 both marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear subframe is heavily corroded in various places

Pass 30 Aug 2022 125,337 miles

Front Exhaust clamp showing signs of cracking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components

Fail 23 Aug 2022 125,325 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust clamp showing signs of cracking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components

Pass 4 Sep 2021 115,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components

Fail 27 Aug 2021 115,146 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Off side rear subframe. front support arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 104,524 miles

slight chips on a windscreen & parking brake efficiency just met needs some adjustments/repairs

Pass 8 Mar 2019 85,763 miles

Front both tyres feathered on inner

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 76,835 miles

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view

Pass 4 Nov 2016 67,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 57,942 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 49,468 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 49,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 42,799 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Nov 2012 37,152 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 32,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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KN58 YTJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KN58 YTJ, 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 KN58 YTJ registered?

KN58 YTJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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