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YK58 TCO

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,318 mi
Last recorded154,318 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 154,318 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside 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 25 Aug 2017 141,217 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 134,743 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 134,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

front wipers are smearing

Pass 3 Aug 2015 128,790 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)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 128,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 113,935 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 113,935 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 100,767 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 83,718 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 83,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 56,464 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 TCO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TCO, 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 TCO registered?

YK58 TCO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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