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YF58 LZJ

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,287 mi
Last recorded166,287 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 LZJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 166,287 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 166,286 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust system insecure from from clamp (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 140,790 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 140,790 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured bend (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 114,421 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 114,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 88,649 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 88,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 84,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp fractured on cataylist to exhaust front pipe connection (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexible hose covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 80,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2019 75,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 75,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit approx 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 69,901 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 63,833 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 63,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 57,342 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 50,337 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 42,065 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 34,719 miles

Nearside and offside front brake pads approx 70% worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 26,763 miles

Nearside front wheel has slight curb damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 18,880 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres starting to wear outer edge more than rest of tyre

Slight damage to offside rear bumper

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 LZJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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