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YC58 YHM

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,516 mi
Last recorded132,516 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 132,516 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test device holder stuck to screen ()

Fail 8 Aug 2023 132,516 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test device holder stuck to screen ()

Pass 19 Aug 2022 117,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front McPherson strut gaiter adrift

Fail 16 Aug 2022 117,460 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front McPherson strut gaiter adrift

Pass 11 Aug 2021 104,803 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 104,803 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 93,782 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake disc showing signs of excessive heat

Pass 17 Aug 2019 86,251 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 86,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 80,020 miles

Central 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))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 80,020 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central 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 9 Apr 2018 78,773 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Apr 2017 73,842 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 67,354 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 67,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 56,890 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 46,781 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 46,781 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 37,771 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 37,662 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 36,953 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 25,856 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 YHM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YHM, 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 YHM registered?

YC58 YHM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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