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LF58 YEX

2008 BMW 120

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

31,721 mi
Last recorded31,721 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF58 YEX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 31,721 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 29,170 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 29,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 27,721 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 25,980 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 25,974 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 22,386 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 20,454 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 18,612 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 17,125 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 15,377 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 13,575 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 13,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 8,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 7,999 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 6,142 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 5,464 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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LF58 YEX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LF58 YEX, 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 LF58 YEX registered?

LF58 YEX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is LF58 YEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF58 YEX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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