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YH58 ZYA

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,009 mi
Last recorded110,009 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 ZYA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 110,009 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 99,018 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 99,018 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 88,500 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 73,011 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)

handbrake requires some adjustment on travel

Pass 3 Apr 2017 66,583 miles

engine management light flashing on during emission test

Fail 1 Apr 2017 66,575 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 48,283 miles

slight wear to all brake discs.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 29,454 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 25,717 miles

Offside front tyre tread cracking

Offside front tyre worn on outer

Nearside front tyre worn on outer

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre tread cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 25,470 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre tread cracking

Nearside front tyre worn on outer

Offside front tyre tread cracking

Offside front tyre worn on outer

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 19,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Cracking

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

Offside Front Tyre Has Cuts On Inner Sidewall, But No Cords Showing

Offside Front Tyre Tread Cracking

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 19,311 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Cracking

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

Offside Front Tyre Has Cuts On Inner Sidewall, But No Cords Showing

Offside Front Tyre Tread Cracking

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 13,030 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 ZYA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ZYA, 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 ZYA registered?

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

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