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YF58 KVZ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

167,235 mi
Last recorded167,235 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 KVZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 167,235 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2 x fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 162,955 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2 x fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 x rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 158,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear prop shaft bush perished

Pass 24 Jan 2022 154,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 148,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 143,943 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))

front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 23 Jan 2019 138,092 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 138,092 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 133,520 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 127,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 117,532 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 106,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 105,440 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 101,781 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 101,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 96,079 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 69,791 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KVZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KVZ, 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 KVZ registered?

YF58 KVZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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The MOT history for YF58 KVZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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