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YD58 EOB

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,262 mi
Last recorded156,262 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 EOB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2026 156,262 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust system fouling vehicles floor

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 136,239 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 129,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various covers fitted obscuring components.

Pass 19 Oct 2022 120,009 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Leaking grease. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Rear most suspension arm ball joint dust cover has slight deterioration.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn low. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Outer most (ball joint/bush) has slight play, play exceeds service standards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most suspension arm. play exceeds service standards. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil on minimum mark.

Various covers fitted obscuring components.

Pass 22 Oct 2021 111,271 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 99,833 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 93,643 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 93,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 84,587 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 79,459 miles

all covers fitted

both front tyres worn on edges and perishing

Fail 12 Oct 2017 79,459 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

all covers fitted

both front tyres worn on edges and perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2016 73,128 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

all covers fitted

front screen damage

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 30 Sep 2015 68,620 miles

Engine undertray fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2015 68,588 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine undertray fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 64,105 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 57,122 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres getting low on tread and perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2013 57,122 miles

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

both front tyres getting low on tread and perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2012 49,853 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 38,825 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)

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

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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YD58 EOB is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YD58 EOB, 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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YD58 EOB is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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