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YC58 YHP

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,023 mi
Last recorded141,023 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 YHP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 141,023 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Feb 2025 137,979 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2024 135,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear general corrosion underbody

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2023 133,327 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2022 130,054 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2021 125,584 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroding.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 125,569 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired Front bush corroded (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Two buldges on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired Front bush corroded no longer attached to vehicle body. (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged inner sidewall cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroding.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 121,231 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2019 115,234 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 108,379 miles

Nearside Rear Hub top bush worn

Pass 29 Nov 2016 93,287 miles

Exhaust rear silencer support mount broken

Fail 22 Nov 2016 92,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust rear silencer support mount broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 78,794 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 66,656 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 55,389 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 42,505 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyres wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 30,890 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 30,890 miles

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

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

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 YHP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YHP, 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 YHP registered?

YC58 YHP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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