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YG58 WWN

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,400 mi
Last recorded104,400 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 WWN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 104,400 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 104,400 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 100,736 miles

Both front tyres going bald on outer edges

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 90,008 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 78,654 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 78,654 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure rubbing on coil spring (1.9.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 78,097 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 78,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 72,184 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 72,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 66,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake master and servo fitted under covers

engine management lihght on

near side front tyre cut on sidse wall

Fail 25 Nov 2014 66,563 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake master and servo fitted under covers

engine management lihght on

near side front tyre cut on sidse wall

Pass 2 Oct 2013 57,506 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 43,689 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 30,431 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 30,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WWN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WWN, 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 WWN registered?

YG58 WWN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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