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YD58 EWF

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,584 mi
Last recorded99,584 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 EWF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 99,584 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s slight rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 93,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber control arm inner joint at limit of wear acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake efficiency low - just reached minimum effort required (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 93,462 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split all round to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split all round to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge worn to cords and tread pealing - DO NOT DRIVE! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety DO NOT DRIVE! (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber control arm inner joint at limit of wear acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake efficiency low - just reached minimum effort required (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 80,693 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 77,258 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring view to some components

Fail 30 Aug 2022 177,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring view to some components

Pass 20 May 2021 73,015 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 72,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 71,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm 215/40 x 18 89 y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.0 mm 245/35 x 18 92 y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 69,205 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 69,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 62,168 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 56,773 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 56,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 49,005 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 41,082 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 32,889 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 28,906 miles

rear brake pads are worn

Fail 27 Feb 2013 28,906 miles

Nearside Front 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)

rear brake pads are worn

Pass 1 Feb 2012 21,460 miles

strong advice **** both rear tyre tread close to legal limit

Pass 5 Apr 2011 13,642 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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YD58 EWF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey 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 YD58 EWF, 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 EWF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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