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YK58 RLU

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

141,056 mi
Last recorded141,056 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 RLU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2024 141,056 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust likely to become detached (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected brake pad warning sensor wire (4.11 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected brake pad warning sensor wire (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board injector seal leaking and exhaust snapped (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Front shock absorbers corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 131,156 miles

- Suspension and its braking components have varied stages of hard corrosion

- TPMS registering fault

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - Front/rear discs have corroded friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin - Approaching legal limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - Circumference of inner wearing excessively (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin - Approaching legal limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 131,144 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated - Brittle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated - Brittle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated - Attached adjacent to NSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

- Suspension and its braking components have varied stages of hard corrosion

- TPMS registering fault

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - Front/rear discs have corroded friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin - Approaching legal limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - Circumference of inner wearing excessively (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin - Approaching legal limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 126,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

TPMS on

Fail 7 Oct 2022 126,671 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

TPMS on

Pass 6 Sep 2021 111,061 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 102,118 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 102,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 101,970 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 93,898 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 90,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 May 2017 85,534 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 May 2017 85,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2016 80,660 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 72,288 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 77,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 65,430 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 65,430 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 53,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 39,652 miles

both n/s tyres cracking but not to cords

Pass 7 Sep 2011 27,612 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RLU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 RLU, 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 RLU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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