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YD58 MDN

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,270 mi
Last recorded135,270 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 135,270 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 126,232 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 126,072 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 117,830 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 109,205 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 109,149 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 99,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 11 Dec 2020 92,490 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 87,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

par Brake efficiency 17% may req adjustment or repair

Fail 3 May 2019 87,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

par Brake efficiency 17% may req adjustment or repair

Pass 4 May 2018 81,487 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 81,352 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 81,352 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 79,127 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 77,022 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 76,900 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 76,439 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 70,367 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre tread depth wearing low on inside edge

Fail 15 Sep 2014 70,367 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre tread depth wearing low on inside edge

Pass 10 Sep 2013 59,256 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 44,442 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 44,442 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 32,785 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)

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 MDN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 MDN, 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 YD58 MDN registered?

YD58 MDN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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