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YK58 JAU

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,643 mi
Last recorded130,643 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 JAU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 130,643 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 126,862 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 125,396 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 123,837 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 120,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 112,429 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 95,364 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 89,854 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 84,955 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 79,362 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 71,372 miles

n/s handbrake lower than o/s

Pass 9 Oct 2014 57,523 miles

front exhaust clamp cracked/splitting.

Pass 12 Oct 2013 43,479 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 31,004 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 30,856 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 24,193 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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YK58 JAU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK58 JAU registered?

YK58 JAU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is YK58 JAU safe to buy?

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