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YF58 LFB

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,642 mi
Last recorded91,642 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 LFB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 91,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 91,187 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 91,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 90,704 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 90,704 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 89,618 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 88,642 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 87,315 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 87,033 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 85,286 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 78,498 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has continental aim deflectors worn

Offside Front headlamp has continental aim deflectors worn

Pass 25 Nov 2016 65,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 54,602 miles

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

wipers are juddering. advise renewing blades

Pass 3 Dec 2014 43,847 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 36,983 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 27,803 miles

Both front tyres inner/outer treads wearing low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 20,752 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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YF58 LFB is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YF58 LFB, 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

How do I check the history of YF58 LFB?

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What year was YF58 LFB registered?

YF58 LFB is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 December 2008.

Is YF58 LFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF58 LFB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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