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YC58 YOH

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,629 mi
Last recorded152,629 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 152,629 miles

Rear axle corroded

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

underbody corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2023 152,629 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle corroded

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

underbody corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2022 147,326 miles

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

Nearside Front strut misting

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 147,326 miles

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

Nearside Front strut misting

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 143,186 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 143,186 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 135,572 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 122,301 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 122,200 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 103,770 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 103,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 86,225 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 22 Nov 2014 71,740 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 57,285 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 45,970 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 39,521 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 YOH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YOH, 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 YOH registered?

YC58 YOH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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