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YC58 XUK

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,908 mi
Last recorded138,908 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 138,908 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 133,695 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 129,283 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 124,749 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play ____ BORDERLINE ____ (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on rear subframe

wear in rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 28 Jun 2022 115,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BORDERLINE (5.3.2 (b))

chip in screen

corrosion on rear suspension arms

Pass 10 Jun 2021 105,748 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 105,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 97,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 85,304 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 83,088 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 83,088 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 72,016 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 68,310 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 68,310 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 60,088 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register ?

Pass 9 Jul 2014 48,244 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 42,319 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s under tray damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2012 35,100 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 28,022 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 28,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XUK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XUK, 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 XUK registered?

YC58 XUK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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