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YK58 OOV

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,075 mi
Last recorded77,075 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 OOV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 77,075 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 70,553 miles

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2023 54,961 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 50,157 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 46,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 42,997 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 42,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 41,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Pass 5 Sep 2018 39,074 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 39,074 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

engine misfires

Pass 30 Sep 2017 37,672 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine managment warning light on

Pass 4 Oct 2016 35,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

child seats fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2016 35,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

child seats fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 30,490 miles

both front wipers could be better

offside rear tyre has cracks on tread

Fail 25 Sep 2015 30,490 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

both front wipers could be better

engine managment warning light displayed

engine misfires

offside rear tyre has cracks on tread

Pass 26 Sep 2014 26,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine misfires during acceleration

offside rear tyre is cracked from tread

service warning light displayed

Pass 27 Sep 2013 22,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front seat (driver's seat) has a cut/torn

service dur warning light comes on (service due)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 18,923 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 14,881 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 OOV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OOV, 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 OOV registered?

YK58 OOV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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