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YD58 LYH

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,781 mi
Last recorded57,781 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 LYH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 57,781 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 53,645 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 50,677 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 46,944 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside wiper blade noisy

Pass 7 Oct 2021 45,505 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 45,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 43,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 43,592 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure At front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 41,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 39,855 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 39,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2017 37,482 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 34,420 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)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 31,815 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 31,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 28,949 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 25,978 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 92,768 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 17,439 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 17,439 miles

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

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

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)

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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YD58 LYH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD58 LYH, 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 YD58 LYH registered?

YD58 LYH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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