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YD58 NEF

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,979 mi
Last recorded144,979 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 144,979 miles

Offside Front mirror has mark on however doesnt restrict view

Pass 7 Aug 2023 139,200 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 139,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 126,609 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 126,609 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 May 2021 113,855 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 113,855 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 100,921 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 100,919 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 89,340 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 89,340 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 78,081 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 68,933 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 68,933 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 56,420 miles

Note: Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 45,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 41,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil low

parking sticker on windscreen

Pass 30 Jul 2013 30,884 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jul 2013 30,884 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Aug 2012 22,775 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 13,836 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 13,834 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front windscreen cracked.

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 NEF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black 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 NEF, 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 NEF registered?

YD58 NEF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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