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YC58 SWU

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,794 mi
Last recorded140,794 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 140,794 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 140,755 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 140,698 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 136,732 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 136,516 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 135,022 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 134,980 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 133,352 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 124,739 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 124,553 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 115,354 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 106,353 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 106,353 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Wheel bolt(s) missing all four wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 May 2016 98,667 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 85,286 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 72,323 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 59,557 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 59,557 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 31 May 2012 45,550 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 SWU 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 68.4%.

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 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

YC58 SWU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 12 November 2008.

Is YC58 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC58 SWU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC58 SWU have outstanding finance?

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