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YC58 YPF

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,799 mi
Last recorded98,799 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 98,799 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 87,386 miles

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

REAR BRAKE PAD SENSOR WIRING BROKEN

REAR SUB FRAME CORRODED

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 87,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

REAR BRAKE PAD SENSOR WIRING BROKEN

REAR SUB FRAME CORRODED

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 84,996 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively cable not secured properly (1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 78,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake pad sensor tied to brake hose

Fail 15 Jun 2022 78,813 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake pad sensor tied to brake hose

Pass 17 Jun 2021 71,568 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Nov 2014 64,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine noisey

front brake hoses perished

Pass 24 Sep 2013 42,544 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 42,544 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 34,310 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 24,333 miles

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

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

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 YPF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YPF, 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 YPF registered?

YC58 YPF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 November 2008.

Is YC58 YPF safe to buy?

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