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YF58 KJU

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

102,383 mi
Last recorded102,383 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 KJU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 102,383 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 99,170 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 97,324 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 93,548 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 89,250 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 84,552 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 80,967 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 74,160 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 71,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 64,451 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 56,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 47,923 miles

both front Tyres badly cracked and perished

both front Tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 10 Dec 2015 47,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all Tyres cracked and perished

all Tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 16 Dec 2014 40,076 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 31,409 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 24,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

passed emissions test

wet day / no print out due to low emissions / covered sills

Pass 6 Dec 2011 18,081 miles

front tyres worn on edges.

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 KJU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KJU, 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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YF58 KJU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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