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YH58 LBJ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,430 mi
Last recorded103,430 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 LBJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 103,430 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside perishing /cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 103,396 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most arm lower /outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside perishing /cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside /inners hard to view look very low /discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 89,812 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 86,185 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 83,022 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 79,003 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 74,793 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

front wipers slight smear

nsf headlamp condensation

Pass 16 Apr 2020 71,989 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing on Outer Edge

Offside Front Tyre Wearing on Outer Edge

Pass 11 Apr 2019 68,937 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,866 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,016 miles

Front Number Plate Damaged (Can Still Be Read)

N/S Head Lamp Condensation ( Pattern Correct)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 57,115 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 53,278 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 53,278 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 48,731 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,028 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,764 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 33,307 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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YH58 LBJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YH58 LBJ, 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 YH58 LBJ registered?

YH58 LBJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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