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YD58 MHE

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,920 mi
Last recorded159,920 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 MHE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 159,920 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 159,916 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 156,543 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 156,543 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 150,100 miles

Nearside Front brake pad indicator wire broken

Fail 23 Sep 2022 150,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked showing the cords. from the calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked showing the cords. from the brake calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracked from the calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad indicator wire broken

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracked from the brake calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 136,448 miles

Brake warning light (orange) on

Fail 13 Sep 2021 136,390 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 106,463 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 106,337 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 98,695 miles

Nearside headlamp aim poor

Nearside parking brake only just met requirements

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

Slightly movement in offside rear suspension joints

Fail 9 Sep 2019 98,624 miles

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

Nearside headlamp aim poor

Nearside parking brake only just met requirements

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

Slightly movement in offside rear suspension joints

Pass 11 Sep 2018 87,622 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2017 77,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 6 Sep 2017 77,048 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 12 Sep 2016 66,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM 225/40R18 (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted obscuring the view to some of the underbody components.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 66,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM 225/40R18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undertrays fitted obscuring the view to some of the underbody components.

Pass 5 Sep 2015 58,032 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 48,256 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,219 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 29,032 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 19,752 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 MHE is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MHE, 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 MHE registered?

YD58 MHE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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