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YF58 KRV

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,480 mi
Last recorded148,480 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 KRV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 148,480 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 147,081 miles

Both rear brake flexy hoses perished. Nearside rear hose slightly twisted.

Pass 2 Aug 2021 141,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Also slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 126,892 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 111,622 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 88,574 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside And Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2018 88,572 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Both sides inner edges too worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine and inner sills under covers fitted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 84,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2016 71,594 miles

Engine covers/ under trays fitted.

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

Nearside Main beam image incorrect (bulb misfitted)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,269 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 49,580 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 46,542 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 46,542 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,270 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 23,794 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 KRV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 KRV, 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 KRV registered?

YF58 KRV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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