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YK58 PPU

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,785 mi
Last recorded126,785 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 126,785 miles

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

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

Tyre edges slightly worn,both side fronts

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (close to expose cord on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 118,446 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 118,397 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 112,907 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 107,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively recommended (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - change asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 99,820 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 90,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres wearing low

front brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 8 Aug 2016 83,896 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 72,407 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 71,875 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 71,875 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 63,811 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 63,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 52,166 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 52,135 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 43,037 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)

both front brake disc lipped and worn

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 PPU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PPU, 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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YK58 PPU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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