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YC58 FHJ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,248 mi
Last recorded125,248 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 FHJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 125,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged o/s door mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated

Fail 9 Aug 2022 125,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged o/s door mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Aug 2021 116,024 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated brake pad wear indicator loom broken (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper / inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated

Fail 10 Aug 2021 116,024 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake pad wear indicator loom insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop split

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated brake pad wear indicator loom broken (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper / inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 19 Dec 2019 106,669 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 99,617 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 92,722 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 85,082 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 78,534 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 69,891 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 63,399 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 63,367 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 49,772 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 36,747 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 21,178 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 FHJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FHJ, 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 FHJ registered?

YC58 FHJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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