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YC58 YHV

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,938 mi
Last recorded103,938 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 103,938 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 100,020 miles

tyre light on

Fail 2 Jul 2018 100,019 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc looks like it has got hot

tyre light on

Pass 20 Jun 2017 91,177 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 85,886 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges.

Offside rear brake pads worn thin.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 79,704 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 72,167 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 68,268 miles

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

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 11 Mar 2013 53,378 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 52,193 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 5 Dec 2011 42,070 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 YHV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YHV, 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 YHV registered?

YC58 YHV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 December 2008.

Is YC58 YHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC58 YHV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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