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MF58 LYU

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

174,221 mi
Last recorded174,221 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 LYU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 174,221 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 158,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 149,471 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

play in nsf inner steering joint

Fail 5 Feb 2022 149,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

play in nsf inner steering joint

Pass 8 Feb 2021 140,733 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear brake retaining clip missing

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

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

emission 0.53

service lamp illuminated

underbody shields fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2020 137,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 25 Jan 2020 137,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 22 Jan 2019 131,950 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer tyre edge /low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front and rear shocker protectors lose on shockers

Fail 21 Jan 2019 131,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall close to bead as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer tyre edge /low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

front and rear shocker protectors lose on shockers

Pass 16 Jan 2018 126,248 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 115,969 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 107,909 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 102,843 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 102,843 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 92,051 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edge

engine and gear box under tray fitted

front and rear brake pads worn low

kerb damage to alloys

o s wiper smearing

serv light on /tyre presher light on

slight damage to o s r bumper edge/damage to n s r light lens

Fail 7 Jan 2014 92,051 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on edge

engine and gear box under tray fitted

front and rear brake pads worn low

kerb damage to alloys

o s wiper smearing

serv light on /tyre presher light on

slight damage to o s r bumper edge/damage to n s r light lens

Pass 1 Sep 2012 72,139 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 68,600 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 3 Sep 2011 68,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyres worn on outer edges

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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MF58 LYU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MF58 LYU, 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 MF58 LYU registered?

MF58 LYU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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