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YC58 KJZ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,342 mi
Last recorded151,342 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 151,342 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components and making inspection difficult

Fail 1 Mar 2023 151,337 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 149,815 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 140,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 140,612 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened bolts loose (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 133,958 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 117,142 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 104,210 miles

Offside Front headlamp has condensation in the unit

Fail 4 Jan 2018 104,132 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 89,056 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2016 83,216 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 79,161 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 65,552 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 52,989 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 45,445 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 30,354 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 KJZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KJZ, 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 KJZ registered?

YC58 KJZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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