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YK58 PZJ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

143,072 mi
Last recorded143,072 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 PZJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 143,072 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 127,216 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 110,285 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 110,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side excessive binding (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side excessive binding (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 106,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 94,573 miles

both front shokers damp

Pass 25 Apr 2019 79,906 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 70,129 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 66,350 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 58,644 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 42,085 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 35,435 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 26,059 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 18,113 miles

Both front tyres considerably worn on outer edge compared with centre tyre tread

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)

all tyres are unevenly worn due to being misshappen.

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 PZJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PZJ, 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 PZJ registered?

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

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