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YF58 KUO

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,330 mi
Last recorded166,330 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 166,330 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 162,293 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 149,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 137,151 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil seeping oil, should replace. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil seeping oil, should replace. (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside rear upper arms ,pin bush significant amount of play ,marginal pass,replace a.s.a.p. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 128,836 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside rear upper arms outer pin/bush significant of play, should replace. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 118,606 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (marginal pass) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 118,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (marginal pass) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 93,408 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 75,245 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Mar 2018 75,132 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 63,672 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 52,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear nail on the tyre

Oil leaking

Pass 3 Feb 2015 42,423 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2014 39,877 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

to clean no diesel test sheet

Pass 22 Nov 2011 17,795 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer 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 KUO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KUO, 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 KUO registered?

YF58 KUO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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