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YC58 YPU

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,014 mi
Last recorded152,014 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 152,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 144,436 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high leve (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 144,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower outer rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high leve (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 137,963 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 131,561 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 131,548 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe corroded and has a hole in it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 124,528 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 124,197 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 119,269 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 119,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 113,402 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 106,280 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 106,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside parking brake little reserve travel.

Pass 2 Aug 2017 97,393 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 80,415 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 67,144 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 55,398 miles

nearside rear Tyre worn low on both edges

offside rear Tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2014 55,308 miles

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

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

nearside rear Tyre worn low on both edges

offside rear Tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2013 44,564 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 36,217 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 27,870 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 YPU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YPU, 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 YPU registered?

YC58 YPU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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