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YC58 YRN

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,677 mi
Last recorded117,677 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 117,677 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 99,719 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 99,719 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 83,311 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 72,548 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 72,548 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 72,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 72,203 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 68,526 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 68,526 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 60,533 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 52,778 miles

ofs front tyre inner shoulder wear

Pass 15 Dec 2014 46,689 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)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 41,280 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)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 33,230 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut on inner sidewall

Fail 15 Dec 2012 33,225 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear tyre has a cut on inner sidewall

Pass 16 Dec 2011 23,571 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 23,522 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 YRN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YRN, 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 YRN registered?

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

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