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YC58 YFF

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,103 mi
Last recorded122,103 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 YFF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 122,103 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 122,103 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 117,810 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 110,237 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 105,135 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 105,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hose slightly damaged all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 103,624 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service light on

TYRE WARNING LAMP ON

Fail 14 May 2021 103,624 miles

Service light on

TYRE WARNING LAMP ON

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 103,148 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 103,139 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 93,458 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 81,147 miles

Rear pads low

Fail 9 Mar 2018 81,127 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear pads low

Pass 9 Mar 2017 70,978 miles

EML on dash

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension & hub contaminated in oil

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

corrosion to underside & components

covers & trays

emissions only just met

exhaust heat shields insecure & rattling

oil light on at time of test

Fail 7 Mar 2017 70,976 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

EML on dash

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension & hub contaminated in oil

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

corrosion to underside & components

covers & trays

emissions only just met

exhaust heat shields insecure & rattling

oil light on at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2016 61,270 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 61,269 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 58,799 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing low on outer tread.

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

Rear pads wearing low.

Pass 6 Sep 2014 49,234 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Sep 2013 41,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 39,427 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 33,091 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 33,091 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 24,492 miles

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

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 YFF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YFF, 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 YFF registered?

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

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