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RJ58 YCH

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,368 mi
Last recorded57,368 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 YCH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 57,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

recommend changing all tyres

Pass 3 Mar 2025 54,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 54,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 53,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 53,487 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished.

Hand brake performance low just in limits.

O/s/f tyre heavily perished.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear number plate in poor condition.

diesel test passed .

high level brake light lose.

Pass 10 Dec 2019 53,027 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 51,489 miles

N/S/R tyre tread perished

O/S/F tyre tread perished

Stop lamp(s) insecure High level brake light (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 50,556 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

O/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner edges.

Pass 22 Nov 2016 49,559 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 49,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 45,100 miles

diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 40,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Nov 2014 40,526 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2013 35,715 miles

trigger point not met

Pass 26 Nov 2012 29,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

teated wet

trigger point not met

Pass 2 Dec 2011 25,110 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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RJ58 YCH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RJ58 YCH, 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 RJ58 YCH registered?

RJ58 YCH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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