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YH58 KVO

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,712 mi
Last recorded47,712 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 47,712 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 47,712 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 44,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Pass 10 Nov 2023 42,332 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corrosion & light scoring outer face edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 42,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corrosion & light scoring outer face edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 40,165 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2021 38,171 miles

Exhaust clamp broken but still secure

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 36,239 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs has been heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Has been heated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 36,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs has been heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Has been heated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 34,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi to centre pipe clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 31,903 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 29,375 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 26,871 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 24,791 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 22,527 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 22,526 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 19,486 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 16,525 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 13,406 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 KVO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KVO, 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 KVO registered?

YH58 KVO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 November 2008.

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