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YK58 KXY

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

152,803 mi
Last recorded152,803 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 KXY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 152,803 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 145,370 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 141,514 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 141,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 136,313 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2022 128,124 miles

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges of the tread.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear tyres worn close to wear indicator bars.

Fail 14 Sep 2022 128,124 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges of the tread.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear tyres worn close to wear indicator bars.

Pass 17 Sep 2021 119,993 miles

Offside park brake requires service or repair.

Fail 17 Sep 2021 119,993 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside park brake requires service or repair.

Pass 2 Oct 2020 114,461 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 113,080 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 104,340 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 104,338 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 89,676 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 71,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 53,642 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,381 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 33,531 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 28,275 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,883 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 21,026 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 KXY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KXY, 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 KXY registered?

YK58 KXY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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