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LG58 RYH

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,251 mi
Last recorded102,251 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 RYH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 102,251 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2025 97,867 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 97,839 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 97,003 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 93,836 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 92,149 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 90,682 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 84,970 miles

Nearside Front screw in tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2019 84,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front screw in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 79,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 74,110 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 68,941 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 65,280 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 60,693 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 57,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 36,976 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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LG58 RYH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LG58 RYH, 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 LG58 RYH registered?

LG58 RYH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is LG58 RYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG58 RYH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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