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YK58 PXM

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,133 mi
Last recorded98,133 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 98,133 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 98,133 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/30zr19-91y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 94,285 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2019 89,807 miles

tpms light on

Pass 19 Jan 2018 84,332 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 84,332 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 77,202 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

no smoke detected on emission test

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 70,505 miles

no smoke detected on emission test

Pass 21 Jan 2015 63,734 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 57,012 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 49,078 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 44,517 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 28,170 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 PXM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PXM, 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 PXM registered?

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

Is YK58 PXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK58 PXM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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