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YC58 EXD

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,004 mi
Last recorded141,004 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 EXD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 141,004 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 137,968 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 129,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 129,221 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 124,142 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 117,299 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 113,836 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 109,010 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 109,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 105,348 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 105,348 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 93,644 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 93,472 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 72,693 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 60,186 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn smooth on edges and perished advise replacement

front brake discs lipped

Pass 1 Oct 2013 42,424 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 28,123 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 12,186 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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YC58 EXD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YC58 EXD, 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 YC58 EXD registered?

YC58 EXD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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