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YC58 YSB

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

174,463 mi
Last recorded174,463 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 YSB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 174,463 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wipers smearing

Fail 1 Apr 2026 174,463 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wipers smearing

Pass 4 Apr 2025 170,702 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S AND N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 169,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 164,123 miles

Front head lights blue tinge

Fail 16 Feb 2023 164,123 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front head lights blue tinge

Pass 4 Nov 2021 157,971 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 157,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 154,726 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 144,892 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 6 Jul 2018 138,614 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 130,094 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 122,135 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 109,482 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 19 May 2015 109,287 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 17 May 2014 100,075 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 94,390 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre's inner tread edges outside central three quarters wearing tread edges badly,and inner sidewall's split,cracked but not deep enough to see tyre cords CHANGE VERY SOON

Pass 1 Dec 2012 79,628 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 57,313 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 YSB is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC58 YSB registered?

YC58 YSB is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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