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YH58 ZCZ

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,855 mi
Last recorded143,855 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 ZCZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 143,855 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 135,649 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 130,395 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner t/c/arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 127,486 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 117,129 miles

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Fail 22 Apr 2020 117,129 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 25 Jul 2019 115,154 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2018 107,571 miles

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit

exhaust center bracket corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2017 97,079 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 89,142 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 82,951 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 76,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Offside front tyre is worn uneven on the inner shoulder.

Fail 27 Oct 2014 76,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

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

Offside front tyre is worn uneven on the inner shoulder.

Fail 23 Oct 2013 59,955 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 59,955 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 46,138 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 34,469 miles

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

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

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

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 ZCZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZCZ, 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 ZCZ registered?

YH58 ZCZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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