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YK58 LDJ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,714 mi
Last recorded100,714 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 100,714 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear upper arm inner joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake performance only just achieved

Pass 14 Aug 2023 94,763 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 88,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Sep 2021 81,908 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear upper arm has very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 78,488 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 78,488 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 74,015 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 62,796 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 47,945 miles

Both rear tyres nearing legal limit (3mm of tread left)

N/s/f tyre slightly worn outer shoulders

Strong advise. O/s/f tyre bald outer shoulders with secondary rubber exposed

Fail 2 Sep 2017 47,878 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Both front brake discs slightly worn / lipped

Both rear tyres nearing legal limit (3mm of tread left)

N/s/f tyre slightly worn outer shoulders

Strong advise. O/s/f tyre bald outer shoulders with secondary rubber exposed

Pass 2 Sep 2016 26,659 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 25,661 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 22,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 22,570 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 20,033 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 17,139 miles

emmisions too low to measure

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 LDJ 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 81.3%.

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 LDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK58 LDJ registered?

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

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