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YK58 MFO

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,549 mi
Last recorded138,549 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 138,549 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 138,504 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 132,648 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 124,479 miles

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

Rear hand brake low efficiency evident

Rear subframe&steel brake pipes advanced corrosion evident

Pass 27 Aug 2021 121,244 miles

Rear high hand brake travel & not locking, advanced corrosion of rear subframe.

Pass 16 Sep 2020 117,491 miles

Rear advanced corrosion evident of rear subrame

Pass 4 Sep 2019 114,370 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front deep cut evident in tyre

Rear advanced corrosion of rear subframe assembly

Rear no reserve travel hand/park brake

Pass 26 Sep 2018 110,722 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 106,034 miles

Nearside Front deep cuts evident in tread

Pass 23 Sep 2016 100,260 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 100,128 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2015 85,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin &disc rotors worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 85,091 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin &disc rotors worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 71,289 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 58,989 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 58,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 43,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 43,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 29,420 miles

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

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 MFO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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