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YF58 LXE

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,903 mi
Last recorded89,903 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 89,903 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 89,899 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt AS MARKED YELLOW (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing POSSIABLY TRAPPED UNDER SEAT (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 89,082 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 86,297 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 78,871 miles

Central stop light damaged

Pass 17 May 2017 69,097 miles

Grease leaking around O/S/R outer CV joint

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

O/S/F tyre valve perished

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edges

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2016 58,363 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 58,363 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 54,599 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 52,130 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 49,904 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 39,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

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 LXE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver 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 YF58 LXE, 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 LXE registered?

YF58 LXE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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The MOT history for YF58 LXE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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