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YD58 MEV

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

42,471 mi
Last recorded42,471 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 MEV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 42,471 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 42,471 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 35,137 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 34,713 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 34,362 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 33,716 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 33,516 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 32,832 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 28,705 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 25,765 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 22,460 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 19,229 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 17,432 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 15,280 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 14,837 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 14,535 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 8,045 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 MEV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YD58 MEV, 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 YD58 MEV registered?

YD58 MEV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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The MOT history for YD58 MEV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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