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YK58 KOV

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,273 mi
Last recorded133,273 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 133,273 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 133,273 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected sensor (4.11 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 128,475 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 128,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 120,180 miles

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

centre stop lamp assembly has damage

Pass 13 Mar 2018 113,029 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 104,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 92,959 miles

covers fitted upper and lower

Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,023 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,651 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,158 miles

Nearside hand brake slower than offside hand brake in operation on brake tester.

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

Tyres worn low on edges.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,837 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 26,697 miles

emissions are too clean to record on smoke analyzer

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 KOV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KOV, 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 YK58 KOV registered?

YK58 KOV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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