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YD58 NJZ

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,816 mi
Last recorded112,816 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 112,816 miles

Nearside front light unit condensated lightly

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 104,146 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 104,144 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 99,198 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 99,198 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 Jun 2023 93,385 miles

Nearside Rear rear quarter damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 93,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear quarter damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 87,618 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 87,554 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 84,123 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 76,465 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 76,465 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 74,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 69,563 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 63,283 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2016 56,768 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 51,305 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)

Oil leak

engine light on

both front tyres worn on edges and cracking between tread no cords showing

Pass 6 Feb 2014 42,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 28,823 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,281 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 19,140 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 19,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 NJZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NJZ, 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 NJZ registered?

YD58 NJZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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