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YY58 GZO

2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,518 mi
Last recorded115,518 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY58 GZO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 115,518 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inside edge

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

both wing mirror glasses deteriorated

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 17 Dec 2019 110,777 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside number plate light dim

both wing mirrors have discolouration on the lens

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

fuel cap seal starting to split

vehicle wet underneath when tested

Fail 17 Dec 2019 110,777 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside number plate light dim

both wing mirrors have discolouration on the lens

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

fuel cap seal starting to split

vehicle wet underneath when tested

Pass 4 Dec 2018 102,511 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside number plate light dim

TPMS light on first used before 2012

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

fuel cap seal starting to split

Fail 4 Dec 2018 102,511 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside number plate light dim

TPMS light on first used before 2012

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 16 Jan 2018 95,010 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 85,792 miles

Offside Rear brake sticking

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 16 Nov 2015 76,839 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

nail in osr tyre

Fail 16 Nov 2015 76,839 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

nail in osr tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2014 65,046 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 52,857 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 43,194 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 35,512 miles

Nearside door mirror housing backing damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2011 35,512 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside door mirror housing backing damaged

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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YY58 GZO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY58 GZO, 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 YY58 GZO registered?

YY58 GZO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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