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YF58 MFZ

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,476 mi
Last recorded140,476 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 140,476 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 134,646 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 126,480 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 115,978 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 107,358 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 99,723 miles

DPF fitted emissions too clean to read.

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated joint on to diff (6.1.7 (d) (i))

covers fitted, unable to fully test all components.

Pass 11 Jun 2020 94,695 miles

DPF fitted emissions to clean to read

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted unable to fully test all components

Pass 15 May 2019 86,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

dpf fitted emissions to clean to read

engine bay and underbody covers fitted unable to fully test all components

Fail 15 May 2019 86,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

dpf fitted emissions to clean to read

engine bay and underbody covers fitted unable to fully test all components

Front Valve stem seriously damaged o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 77,947 miles

Nail in N/s/r Tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2018 77,947 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in N/s/r Tyre

Pass 11 May 2017 68,217 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 60,300 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 50,540 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 2 May 2014 43,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 35,395 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2013 35,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 27,593 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 18,661 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 MFZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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