2008 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · YC58 FKA
2008 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 237,632 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 237,632 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC58 FKA Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2026
- 237,632 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC58 FKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 120 (YC58 FKA) between November 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (24 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontward control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
YC58 FKA Mileage History
- 08/11/201142,928 mi
- 03/07/201252,869 mi+9,941 mi
- 09/07/201365,871 mi+13,002 mi
- 05/07/201474,169 mi+8,298 mi
- 04/07/201582,361 mi+8,192 mi
- 25/06/2016103,112 mi+20,751 mi
- 25/06/2016103,112 mi
- 01/07/2017124,733 mi+21,621 mi
- 15/06/2018143,918 mi+19,185 mi
- 15/06/2018143,919 mi+1 mi
- 05/07/2019166,600 mi+22,681 mi
- 09/07/2019166,600 mi
- 19/06/2020184,086 mi+17,486 mi
- 22/06/2020184,086 mi
- 26/06/2021191,183 mi+7,097 mi
- 13/07/2022200,679 mi+9,496 mi
- 13/07/2022200,679 mi
- 27/06/2023211,560 mi+10,881 mi
- 08/07/2024222,151 mi+10,591 mi
- 08/07/2024222,152 mi+1 mi
- 09/07/2025230,299 mi+8,147 mi
- 24/06/2026237,632 mi+7,333 mi
- 24/06/2026237,632 mi
Average of roughly 13,312 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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