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MA58 LYS

2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,627 mi
Last recorded99,627 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 LYS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 99,627 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 87,967 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2024 87,946 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 76,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 69,862 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 67,515 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 64,794 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 61,889 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 57,670 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 53,699 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 50,088 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 46,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 41,914 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 36,783 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 31,527 miles

n/s/f worn on edge

n/s/r tyre worn cut & cracking

n/s/r worn 3mm

o/s/f worn on edge advise replace

Fail 12 Dec 2011 27,065 miles

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

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

Offside 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 Dec 2011 27,065 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 LYS is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MA58 LYS, 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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MA58 LYS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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