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YH58 KRK

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,169 mi
Last recorded144,169 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 KRK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 144,169 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 144,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2025 136,817 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all flexy hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside parking brake poor in operation

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 136,817 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all flexy hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside parking brake poor in operation

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 132,686 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 126,868 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 119,216 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 115,901 miles

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

Nearside parking brake low effort

Pass 13 Jan 2020 111,469 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2019 105,853 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 95,990 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 87,285 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 87,283 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 81,146 miles

Front discs and pads worn

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 72,245 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 69,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 54,877 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,409 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 31,210 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 31,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 KRK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KRK, 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 YH58 KRK registered?

YH58 KRK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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