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LX58 YLW

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

105,223 mi
Last recorded105,223 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX58 YLW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 105,223 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 103,079 miles

Nearside Front wearing on edge & cracking

Offside Rear wearing on edge & cracking

Pass 23 Jul 2024 100,478 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 97,585 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 94,421 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 90,171 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 86,888 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 83,635 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 78,352 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 72,162 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 64,801 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 57,200 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 48,504 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 39,295 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 29,133 miles

nearside front tyre outer tread worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

offside front tyre outer tread starting to wear low-ADVISE RENEWAL.

Fail 2 Sep 2011 18,700 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 18,700 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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LX58 YLW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LX58 YLW, 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 LX58 YLW registered?

LX58 YLW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is LX58 YLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX58 YLW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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