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YK58 NTL

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,317 mi
Last recorded70,317 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 70,317 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 61,328 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 61,210 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 48,144 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

lip on rear brake disc and slight corrosion inner surfaces

low emissions no readings recorded

Fail 19 Jul 2016 47,998 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

bad lip on front brake discs

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

lip on rear brake disc and slight corrosion inner surfaces

low emissions no readings recorded

Fail 23 Jul 2015 35,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 35,857 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 33,268 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 30,347 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 27,320 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 27,287 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,267 miles

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

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 NTL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NTL, 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 NTL registered?

YK58 NTL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is YK58 NTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK58 NTL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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