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MA58 LYP

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,308 mi
Last recorded181,308 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 LYP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 181,308 miles

Offside Front headlight slightly loose

Fail 2 Dec 2025 181,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front headlight slightly loose

Pass 22 Nov 2024 181,028 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 181,028 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 178,958 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 177,008 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 174,304 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 170,109 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 169,826 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 169,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2019 166,540 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 158,430 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 146,070 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 146,070 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Dec 2016 128,867 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 112,776 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 100,959 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 88,780 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 75,082 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 60,392 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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MA58 LYP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA58 LYP, 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 MA58 LYP registered?

MA58 LYP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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