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YK58 SNU

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

73,364 mi
Last recorded73,364 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 SNU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 73,364 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 68,579 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 66,248 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 66,248 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 61,993 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 61,993 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 58,586 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 53,776 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 48,004 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 41,028 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 40,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge now wearing. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge now wearing. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

wipers now smearing.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 37,546 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 35,086 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 31,786 miles

N/S/F tyre has severe wear on inner edge - structure of tyre is compromised

Pass 18 Sep 2013 28,333 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 26,701 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 21,333 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 40,443 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 8,002 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 SNU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SNU, 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 SNU registered?

YK58 SNU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is YK58 SNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK58 SNU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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