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YD58 MKE

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,869 mi
Last recorded155,869 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 MKE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 155,869 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 139,821 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2025 139,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 125,899 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 115,567 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 113,220 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 108,722 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 108,720 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 105,004 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 101,010 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 97,338 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 92,921 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 88,593 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 88,593 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 83,907 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 83,897 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 75,527 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 57,769 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 57,769 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 38,656 miles

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 MKE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MKE, 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 MKE registered?

YD58 MKE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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