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KX58 YYK

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

163,393 mi
Last recorded163,393 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX58 YYK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 163,393 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Sep 2023 163,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Sep 2022 159,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 155,208 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine oil leak but not excessive.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged. (0.1 (b))

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

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 16 Sep 2021 155,198 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both front. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached inner (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine oil leak but not excessive.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre on limit and worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 4 Sep 2020 152,335 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged. (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs worn.

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 4 Sep 2020 152,334 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Brake warning light indicates a fault in the brake system. (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged. (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs worn.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 18 Sep 2019 144,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 144,037 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 130,822 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Sep 2017 120,468 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 120,468 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 113,668 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 113,660 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 10 Nov 2015 102,901 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 91,380 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 91,378 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 9 Oct 2013 80,344 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 70,260 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,425 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 50,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear 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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KX58 YYK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 KX58 YYK, 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 KX58 YYK registered?

KX58 YYK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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