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YK58 KKZ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,253 mi
Last recorded134,253 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 KKZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 134,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 126,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 126,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 113,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 104,615 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 104,615 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 93,556 miles

Rear Prop Coupling Starting To Perish

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2017 93,556 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Cable Tied Securely (7.1.1)

Rear Prop Coupling Starting To Perish

Undertrays Fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Topped Up (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 81,268 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 81,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 8 Dec 2015 79,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 2 Dec 2014 67,574 miles

inner front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 22 Oct 2013 51,032 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 37,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2012 37,801 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 37,369 miles

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

front brake discs are worn heavily and lipped at edges

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 KKZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YK58 KKZ, 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 KKZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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