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YK58 SYZ

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,107 mi
Last recorded79,107 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 79,107 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 79,107 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 76,267 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective wet inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 72,451 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 69,087 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 65,804 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake pad warning wire detached from pad (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 65,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake pad warning wire detached from pad (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 62,542 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 60,589 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 59,232 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 57,708 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 53,119 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)

Pass 24 May 2016 48,986 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 43,427 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 37,415 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 37,415 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 36,997 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 28,090 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 16,692 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 SYZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SYZ, 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 SYZ registered?

YK58 SYZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is YK58 SYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK58 SYZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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