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YC58 YNO

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,465 mi
Last recorded120,465 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 YNO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 120,465 miles

Front both front tyres slight wearing edges

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output light is dim (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing and pershing cracks

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass 18% (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 13 Nov 2020 120,465 miles

Front both front tyres slight wearing edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output light is dim (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing and pershing cracks

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass 18% (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 4 May 2019 115,381 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 115,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 115,373 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 115,373 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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 104,311 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 91,858 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2014 79,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges.(2055017)

offside rear parking brake requires attention.

offside rear tyre void of tread on inner edge.(2254517)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall split.(2254517)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 78,896 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

front brake pad wear indicator loose.

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges.(2055017)

offside rear parking brake requires attention.

offside rear tyre void of tread on inner edge.(2254517)

rear pad wear indicator broken and not fitted.

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall split.(2254517)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 66,880 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 57,773 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 57,773 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 43,350 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)

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 YNO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YNO, 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 YNO registered?

YC58 YNO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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