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YF58 JXY

2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,985 mi
Last recorded110,985 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 JXY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 110,985 miles

Emissions on printout

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 109,777 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 108,942 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 97,404 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 87,986 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASHBOARD, ALL PADS OK

Offside Rear Outer CHUNK OF RUBBER MISSING OUT OF SIDEWALL

Fail 15 May 2018 87,986 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage LIGHT ASSEMBLY (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing X 2 SHEARED OFF (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASHBOARD, ALL PADS OK

Offside Rear Outer CHUNK OF RUBBER MISSING OUT OF SIDEWALL

Pass 7 Nov 2016 80,333 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 75,427 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 75,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASHBOARD, ALL PADS OK

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN BADLY ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 70,307 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 63,843 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 57,912 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2011 44,004 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 44,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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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YF58 JXY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YF58 JXY, 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 YF58 JXY registered?

YF58 JXY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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