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YK58 NLA

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,366 mi
Last recorded166,366 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 NLA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 166,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

under the vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2025 164,548 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 159,292 miles

Both front torque arm bushes perished.

Both rear brake pipes at flexibles centre swollen

Both rear brake pipes perished.

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

Pass 9 May 2023 152,051 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front torque arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs pitting inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 145,615 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 139,635 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 139,635 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 133,892 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 125,175 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 114,785 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 104,363 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 94,135 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 84,556 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 74,413 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 61,536 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 48,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 48,556 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 32,166 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 NLA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 NLA, 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 NLA registered?

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

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