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YC58 NDJ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

205,353 mi
Last recorded205,353 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 205,353 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 199,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 193,163 miles

Offside Rear Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 186,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Dec 2021 176,750 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 159,998 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 159,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 149,396 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 149,396 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 139,316 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake slight bind

Service light on

Fail 19 Dec 2018 139,316 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake slight bind

Service light on

Pass 9 Dec 2017 124,495 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 112,731 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 100,945 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 84,411 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 61,222 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 42,654 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 27,797 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 NDJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NDJ, 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 NDJ registered?

YC58 NDJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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