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YF57 LHX

2008 BMW 120

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,135 mi
Last recorded129,135 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 LHX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 129,135 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 129,133 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 126,228 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2020 126,228 miles

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

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 120,460 miles

BELLY PAN SECURE HAS FIXING MISSING

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LIGHT DIM (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 113,978 miles

Central Mudguard insecure belly pan ()

Offside Front tyre damaged not exposing cords

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 109,334 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 102,510 miles

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 12 Mar 2014 92,872 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 86,105 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,251 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 48,353 miles

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

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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YF57 LHX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YF57 LHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF57 LHX registered?

YF57 LHX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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