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YC58 EWU

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,600 mi
Last recorded128,600 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 EWU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 128,600 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Valve stem slightly damaged All cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 128,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged All cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 113,491 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Clamp damage (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Clamp damage (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust mount broken

Fail 13 Apr 2023 113,491 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Clamp damage (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Clamp damage (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust mount broken

Pass 14 Apr 2022 98,169 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 98,142 miles

front brake flexis slightly perished

rear indicator slightly discoloured

under covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,631 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 92,481 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 86,170 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both have slight product on lenses but no affect on pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Front bumper is damaged but not insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears are discolouring (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater insecure both side repeaters are insecure but not likely to fall off (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) insecure top center brake light insecure but still operational (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 77,745 miles

Central Front Lower bumper damaged

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses deteriorating (3.6.B.4d)

Front front tyres wearing on edges and perishing off side is slightly worse

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads starting to look low (3.5.1g)

both front side repeaters loose but not likely to fall off

Pass 31 Oct 2016 76,887 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Nearside Indicator side repeater loose but not likely to fall off

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 76,887 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Nearside Indicator side repeater loose but not likely to fall off

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 65,135 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2014 47,448 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,426 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 45,414 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 41,742 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 33,321 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 33,321 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YC58 EWU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YC58 EWU, 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 YC58 EWU registered?

YC58 EWU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 12 November 2008.

Is YC58 EWU safe to buy?

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