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YH58 KPF

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,711 mi
Last recorded85,711 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 KPF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 85,711 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 85,640 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 76,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on front brake discs

registration plates small but characters spaced ok

Pass 20 Oct 2020 65,067 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 60,786 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 57,525 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 54,286 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 48,951 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre bold on edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bold on edge

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 48,864 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre bold on edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bold on edge

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 42,602 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 42,414 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 36,904 miles

Advise tyres fitted to vehicle should be run flat tyres

Pass 9 Nov 2013 31,959 miles

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

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 1 Dec 2012 26,931 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn low outer edges

Pass 27 Oct 2011 20,746 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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YH58 KPF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH58 KPF, 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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YH58 KPF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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