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YK58 LLJ

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

67,209 mi
Last recorded67,209 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 LLJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 67,209 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 61,251 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 60,119 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 59,165 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 56,908 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 54,829 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 49,331 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 47,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 34,818 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 25,815 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 6 Aug 2015 22,712 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 20,320 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 17,865 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 14,523 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 14,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 11,785 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 LLJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LLJ, 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 LLJ registered?

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

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