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YF58 MLX

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,105 mi
Last recorded130,105 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 MLX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 130,105 miles

Offside Rear shocker shroud dropped down

Fail 19 Oct 2023 129,840 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front link arm bush loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Emissions unable to be completed front pipe not joined to center section (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear shocker shroud dropped down

Pass 27 Oct 2022 119,640 miles

Nearside Rear shocker shroud dropped down

Nearside Rear wheel been welded in 3 places

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential front seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 119,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested aftermarket hdi lights fitted (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested aftermarket hdi light fitted (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower rose joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shocker shroud dropped down

Nearside Rear wheel been welded in 3 places

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential front seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 106,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 100,923 miles

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

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 15 Jan 2020 96,383 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 96,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2019 92,035 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 92,031 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 85,460 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 85,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 75,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Dec 2015 66,095 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 59,606 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 51,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 42,554 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 42,554 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 34,068 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 MLX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MLX, 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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What year was YF58 MLX registered?

YF58 MLX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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