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YF58 LGW

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,328 mi
Last recorded76,328 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 LGW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 76,328 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 59,931 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 56,392 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 56,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CORDS ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS Light on

Pass 17 Sep 2019 49,941 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 49,941 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 43,619 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion front and rear discs

Pass 16 Aug 2017 42,021 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 42,021 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 39,245 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

wear outer edges both front tyres 205/50/17

wipers starting to smear

Pass 14 Aug 2015 37,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear outer edge n/s front tyre 205/50/17

wipers starting to smear

Fail 13 Aug 2015 37,412 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear outer edge n/s front tyre 205/50/17

wipers starting to smear

Pass 14 Aug 2014 33,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f inner brake pad close too wear indicator

wiper blades starting too smear windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2013 27,786 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2012 16,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 16,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LGW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YF58 LGW, 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 YF58 LGW registered?

YF58 LGW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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