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YC58 XMV

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

207,304 mi
Last recorded207,304 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 207,304 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 191,859 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 175,304 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 175,304 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 159,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 141,391 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 141,391 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 121,397 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 101,552 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 78,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 59,045 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 40,193 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 24,210 miles

under vehicle protection fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Dec 2012 21,509 miles

Both Front tyres worn on outer edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2011 18,026 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XMV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XMV, 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 XMV registered?

YC58 XMV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is YC58 XMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC58 XMV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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