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LB57 YSF

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

209,535 mi
Last recorded209,535 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 YSF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 209,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 May 2026 209,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii))

Fail 7 May 2026 209,525 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 192,400 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 170,444 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 157,526 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 153,496 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 148,473 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 145,561 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 136,302 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 126,912 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 117,904 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 109,073 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 109,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust emissions too low to detect

Pass 9 Apr 2015 100,831 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 92,735 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 84,798 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 75,593 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 66,766 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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LB57 YSF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue 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 LB57 YSF, 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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LB57 YSF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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