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YC58 RGO

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,175 mi
Last recorded140,175 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 140,175 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 126,734 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 119,315 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 119,315 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 114,303 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 113,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 111,222 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 111,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre sidewall severely worn

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 109,227 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 100,904 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

engine pans

tested wet

Pass 28 Dec 2016 89,250 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre is worn unevenly

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 89,250 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre is worn unevenly

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 77,807 miles

Emissions Too Clean

Engine Cover Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered

Rear Both Brake Discs Corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2015 77,807 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working Angel Eye (1.1.A.3b)

Emissions Too Clean

Engine Cover Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered

Rear Both Brake Discs Corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2014 66,849 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 54,121 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 42,680 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 42,680 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 29,722 miles

O/S/F Tyre wearing on outer and inner edges

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 RGO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RGO, 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 RGO registered?

YC58 RGO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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