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YK58 OYV

2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,880 mi
Last recorded47,880 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 OYV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 47,880 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 46,953 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 46,219 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 45,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 45,520 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 44,219 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 43,717 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 42,853 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 42,240 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 41,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 41,377 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 40,418 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking between tyre treads

Pass 3 Aug 2016 39,895 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 39,089 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 36,347 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has slight crackes in tread pattern

o/s/f tyre has slight cracks in tread pattern

Fail 1 Aug 2014 36,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has slight crackes in tread pattern

o/s/f tyre has slight cracks in tread pattern

Pass 6 Aug 2013 32,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 28,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 23,446 miles

n/s/f tyre 2/4/1.6mm

o/s/f tyre 1.6/4/1.6

slight buckle to n/s/f roadwheel

small buldge to n/s/f tyre sidewall

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 OYV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OYV, 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 OYV registered?

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

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