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YK58 OTY

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

72,260 mi
Last recorded72,260 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 OTY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 72,260 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 1 Sep 2023 62,383 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 55,268 miles

Under body trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2021 52,221 miles

Under body trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2020 49,911 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 47,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2018 43,688 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 43,688 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 40,563 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 36,604 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 32,537 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 28,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 23,591 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 18,710 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 12,844 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 OTY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OTY, 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 OTY registered?

YK58 OTY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is YK58 OTY safe to buy?

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