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YC58 RRV

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,611 mi
Last recorded72,611 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 RRV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 72,611 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 60,179 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 60,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2015 47,985 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 47,945 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 39,899 miles

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge advise replacement

Fail 4 Nov 2014 39,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge advise replacement

Pass 4 Nov 2013 28,729 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on edges

offside tyre worn smooth on outer edge advise replacement

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 4 Nov 2013 28,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on edges

offside tyre worn smooth on outer edge advise replacement

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 5 Nov 2012 16,544 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 11,053 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 RRV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RRV, 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 RRV registered?

YC58 RRV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 November 2008.

Is YC58 RRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC58 RRV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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