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YG58 VPT

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,258 mi
Last recorded132,258 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 VPT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 132,258 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 128,308 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 121,863 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 114,407 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 109,847 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 109,806 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 105,429 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 105,020 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 99,992 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 99,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 91,501 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 91,501 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre multiple ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 86,778 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 83,641 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 Sep 2013 82,223 miles

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

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 28 Aug 2012 75,277 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 63,206 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side front tyre has slight uneven wear

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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YG58 VPT is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YG58 VPT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG58 VPT registered?

YG58 VPT is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 October 2008.

Is YG58 VPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG58 VPT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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