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YK58 KZS

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,547 mi
Last recorded106,547 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 106,547 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 95,991 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Fail 15 Mar 2019 95,981 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Pass 23 Apr 2018 87,143 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 3mm and worn smooth on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 87,140 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 3mm and worn smooth on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 83,067 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 75,256 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 65,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 59,626 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges - and cracked in tread

Pass 11 Apr 2013 50,439 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 50,037 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,452 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 27,579 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KZS 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 76.9%.

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 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 KZS, 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 KZS registered?

YK58 KZS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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