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YF58 KMA

2008 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,935 mi
Last recorded87,935 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 KMA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 87,935 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 82,807 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side brake discs slightly lipped and pitted!! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads worn close to sensor!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side brake discs slightly lipped, scored and pitted!! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads worn close to sensor!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 76,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexy brake hose starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Indicator starting to fade (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexy brake hose starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bush slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 72,785 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front & nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 71,765 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 71,765 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 69,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Inner tyre deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2020 67,112 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 61,980 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 61,980 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking seal perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 55,234 miles

Nearside Front brake wear wire broken

Nearside Front tyre sidewall kerbed slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2017 49,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 49,220 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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 edges and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 39,944 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 38,160 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 25,447 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 14,553 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 14,231 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 9,093 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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YF58 KMA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KMA, 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 YF58 KMA registered?

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

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