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YG58 YOT

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

212,999 mi
Last recorded212,999 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 212,999 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 208,906 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

screen chipped

Fail 28 Oct 2021 208,904 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

screen chipped

Pass 9 Nov 2020 203,774 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

frt tyres worn outer edges

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 26 Nov 2019 195,525 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wet test

Pass 22 Nov 2018 177,476 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear wheel rim dented

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 177,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear wheel rim dented

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 159,565 miles

Front no plate discolour

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Fail 20 Nov 2017 159,563 miles

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

Front no plate discolour

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 17 Nov 2016 140,780 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 140,778 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 124,218 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 26 Nov 2015 124,216 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 18 Sep 2014 102,499 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Tyre puncture warning light on, no visible puncture

Pass 20 Sep 2013 85,907 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 67,212 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 48,691 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 YOT 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 YOT, 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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YG58 YOT is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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