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YC58 SYO

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,263 mi
Last recorded163,263 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 SYO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 163,263 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 162,103 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 160,206 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 160,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 155,533 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 151,594 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 148,053 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 143,433 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 136,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension arm bush has some play

Pass 17 Mar 2017 124,759 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Nov 2015 114,602 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 114,602 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing both sides (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing both sides (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 90,053 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 75,333 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 56,940 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 37,037 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres starting to get low on tread on edges

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

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 SYO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SYO, 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 SYO registered?

YC58 SYO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 November 2008.

Is YC58 SYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC58 SYO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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