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YC58 PYJ

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,761 mi
Last recorded66,761 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 PYJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 66,761 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 65,503 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 65,498 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 64,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 62,039 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 58,172 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 55,994 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 53,388 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 49,451 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 45,702 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 41,981 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 37,237 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 31,852 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 25,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tested wet

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2013 25,585 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tested wet

Pass 8 Nov 2012 19,957 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges plus 2mm advise

Fail 7 Nov 2012 19,957 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges plus 2mm advise

Pass 8 Nov 2011 15,175 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 PYJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 PYJ, 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 PYJ registered?

YC58 PYJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 11 November 2008.

Is YC58 PYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC58 PYJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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