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YF58 MHM

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,786 mi
Last recorded149,786 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 MHM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 149,786 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 129,231 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 112,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking block is missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 100,830 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

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

Undertray fitted.

Pass 11 Dec 2018 84,477 miles

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

Offside Front jacking block missing from vehicle

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 21 Aug 2017 62,405 miles

Front Tyres wearing and stepping on inner edges

Fail 21 Aug 2017 62,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (205/50r17 89W) (RUNFLAT) (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tyres wearing and stepping on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2016 49,138 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner shoulders

Pass 17 Sep 2015 38,514 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 38,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 27,168 miles

offside front tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Oct 2014 26,529 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2013 17,820 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 17,105 miles

both front tyres starting to get low on tread on inner & outer edges

both rear tyres getting low on tread on inner edges

Pass 15 Nov 2011 14,021 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 MHM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MHM, 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 MHM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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