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YD58 MWX

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,053 mi
Last recorded134,053 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 134,053 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 128,786 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 128,785 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 125,870 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight seepage around Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 119,634 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 119,628 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to offside rear suspension fault (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

tpms lamp on (2008)

Pass 24 Aug 2022 114,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 104,532 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 97,661 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 89,518 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 83,250 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 70,508 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 60,357 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 51,588 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 44,250 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 34,797 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 24,344 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 18,048 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 MWX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 MWX, 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 MWX registered?

YD58 MWX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is YD58 MWX safe to buy?

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