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YD58 LZM

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,784 mi
Last recorded114,784 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 LZM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 114,784 miles

Central Rear central brake light working

Pass 10 Apr 2024 111,168 miles

central brake light not working

Pass 27 Mar 2023 104,720 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 98,324 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses poor condition (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front condensation in head light unit

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 98,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels damaged on rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 93,047 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect borderline (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - 3mm - 245/35 R18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 93,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/40 R18 fitted - must be 215/40 R18 89Y (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect borderline (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - 3mm - 245/35 R18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 73,607 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 69,366 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 59,263 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 59,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 49,366 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 43,428 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 34,708 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 32,221 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 30,355 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 27,650 miles

Both front tyres cracking badly, not currently displaying any cords

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,372 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 26,372 miles

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

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 LZM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YD58 LZM, 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 LZM registered?

YD58 LZM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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