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EX58 YLF

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

120,097 mi
Last recorded120,097 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 YLF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 120,097 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 114,835 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 105,916 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both x 2 (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

starter motor covered in oil

Pass 14 Nov 2022 103,405 miles

Rear propshaft joint splitting

Fail 7 Nov 2022 103,335 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear propshaft joint splitting

Pass 23 Oct 2021 100,282 miles

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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 84,358 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 57,570 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 46,367 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 5 May 2017 36,694 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 31,077 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 28,376 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 25,893 miles

Front brake discs are slightly worn

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 23,876 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 19,484 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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EX58 YLF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EX58 YLF, 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 EX58 YLF registered?

EX58 YLF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is EX58 YLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 YLF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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