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LN58 YVP

2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,210 mi
Last recorded79,210 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN58 YVP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 79,210 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 77,072 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 74,592 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 72,062 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 69,552 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 66,699 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 64,957 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 61,088 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin near to wear wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 55,826 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 47,198 miles

O/S/R tyre excessively worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 40,855 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 38,855 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 38,855 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 33,696 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2013 28,783 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,697 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 23,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 18,317 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 18,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LN58 YVP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol 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 LN58 YVP, 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 LN58 YVP registered?

LN58 YVP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is LN58 YVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN58 YVP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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