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YK58 KZY

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,172 mi
Last recorded149,172 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 KZY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 149,172 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2025 145,501 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket missing but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 141,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

exhaust front flexi slightly cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2023 137,401 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust hanger broken, exhaust still secure at time of test

engine cover/under-trays fitted

front exhaust flexi cracked, not leaking at time of test

offside handbrake imbalances still past test

Fail 3 Jul 2023 137,357 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective badly cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust hanger broken, exhaust still secure at time of test

engine cover/under-trays fitted

front exhaust flexi cracked, not leaking at time of test

offside handbrake imbalances still past test

Pass 5 Jul 2022 131,700 miles

engine cover/under-trays fitted

exhaust hanger broken exhaust still supported

Fail 4 Jul 2022 131,700 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

exhaust hanger broken exhaust still supported

nearside/offside rear shock absorbers corroded and bump stops deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2021 125,582 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Fuel filler cap seal slightly perished

Pass 6 Jul 2020 120,230 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 115,581 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

fuel cap sealing devices cracking

Fail 4 Jul 2019 115,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

fuel cap sealing devices cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2018 110,001 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both hoses starting to crack and perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer barrel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Outer barrel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear washer not working

Pass 26 Jul 2017 104,144 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 91,328 miles

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

Front discs lipped

Pass 17 Jul 2015 75,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 62,415 miles

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

front discs lipped

Pass 21 Aug 2013 50,974 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 39,095 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 29,263 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 29,263 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 KZY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KZY, 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 KZY registered?

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

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