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YF58 LVX

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,282 mi
Last recorded125,282 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 125,282 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 125,282 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 116,764 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 105,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2018 105,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 96,520 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 88,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 78,863 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2015 78,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 69,970 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 59,273 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 47,213 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 34,499 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 LVX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LVX, 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 YF58 LVX registered?

YF58 LVX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 26 November 2008.

Is YF58 LVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF58 LVX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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