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YJ58 WVK

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,797 mi
Last recorded54,797 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ58 WVK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 54,797 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 49,764 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 49,764 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 44,999 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 44,999 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing both side one eachside (4.2.A.1e)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative too low (1.7.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative too low (1.7.2)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing both side one eachside (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 44,991 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Side repeater not working both (1.4.A.2c)

Wheel bolt(s) missing 1x bolt per wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 36,748 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 36,011 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 28,937 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 22,308 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 14,981 miles

Both front tyres cracking around circumference on tread.

Fail 20 Apr 2013 14,981 miles

Both front tyres cracking around circumference on tread.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 8,324 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 1,235 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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YJ58 WVK is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YJ58 WVK, 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 YJ58 WVK registered?

YJ58 WVK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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