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YC58 XVY

2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,569 mi
Last recorded82,569 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 XVY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 82,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 82,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 77,421 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 68,760 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 62,339 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2021 55,703 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2021 55,697 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge also 1mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2020 52,678 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to limits on inner edges

Pass 23 Nov 2018 51,937 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 46,980 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 43,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0 inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 39,720 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 35,692 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 31,801 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 217,251 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 21,371 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 XVY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol 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 XVY, 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 XVY registered?

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

Is YC58 XVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC58 XVY 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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