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SD58 JYV

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,043 mi
Last recorded124,043 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 JYV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 124,043 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joints on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bearing starting to catch on lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting cable tied up (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 124,043 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joints on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bearing starting to catch on lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting cable tied up (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 122,487 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 109,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 109,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 92,127 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s/f and o/s/r (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 85,874 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 77,671 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 73,125 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 73,125 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Advise headlamp polish.

N/S Dip beam image poor.

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 59,005 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 57,600 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 44,393 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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SD58 JYV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SD58 JYV, 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 SD58 JYV registered?

SD58 JYV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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