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YK58 NZR

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,603 mi
Last recorded125,603 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 NZR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 125,603 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 124,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 122,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 119,134 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 119,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked with yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 117,036 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Apr 2021 112,726 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 112,726 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 105,037 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 105,037 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 92,847 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 76,150 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 64,716 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 59,031 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 51,585 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 45,362 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,714 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 25,918 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 NZR is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NZR, 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 NZR registered?

YK58 NZR is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is YK58 NZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK58 NZR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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