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YK58 AKJ

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

191,487 mi
Last recorded191,487 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 AKJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 191,487 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 182,372 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides cracks in flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides getting close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 176,429 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 176,256 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 175,824 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 175,486 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 175,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 174,834 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 174,551 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 172,877 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 169,780 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 167,822 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 154,027 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 153,791 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 131,295 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a cuts on inner sidewall

Fail 10 Aug 2012 105,494 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 105,494 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 84,646 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres and osf tyre genrally worn advise new

Pass 11 Aug 2011 84,646 miles

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

both rear tyres and osf tyre genrally worn advise new

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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YK58 AKJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red 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 YK58 AKJ, 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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YK58 AKJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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