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YG58 WEJ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,293 mi
Last recorded135,293 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 WEJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 135,293 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 135,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 131,412 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front undertray fitted

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

Fail 16 May 2022 131,410 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front undertray fitted

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 117,520 miles

Offside 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 Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 117,520 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside 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 Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 97,025 miles

Nearside front brake hose starting to perish

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2019 89,458 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 89,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side imbalance (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 79,025 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 79,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 65,560 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 56,879 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 50,764 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 42,637 miles

Centre exhaust clamp is cracked 95% across

Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,510 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 30,039 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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YG58 WEJ 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 70.6%.

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 WEJ, 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 YG58 WEJ registered?

YG58 WEJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 November 2008.

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