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YH58 ZPZ

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

184,052 mi
Last recorded184,052 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 ZPZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 184,052 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 178,085 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 174,593 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 174,591 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak from flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 158,805 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 158,805 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 143,089 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil level low

Pass 14 Dec 2017 118,797 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 14 Dec 2017 118,797 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section fractured (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Jan 2017 93,882 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the engine bay

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection underneath the vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2016 69,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

child seat fitted at rear

Fail 7 Jan 2016 69,916 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

child seat fitted at rear

engine oil level low

n/s/f pad sensor wire broken

Pass 8 Jan 2015 55,429 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 2 Jan 2014 38,772 miles

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm. Nearside rear worn to 2mm

Fail 2 Jan 2014 38,772 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm. Nearside rear worn to 2mm

Pass 14 Jan 2013 24,620 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 18,743 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 16,799 miles

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

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 ZPZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YH58 ZPZ, 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 ZPZ registered?

YH58 ZPZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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