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YH58 LBP

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

149,216 mi
Last recorded149,216 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 149,216 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 144,737 miles

Both Rear brake discs rusty inner faces

Handbrake is low on performance 16%

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 141,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Both brake discs rusty inner faces

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 136,433 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 131,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material powder coating swelled (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 128,023 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 124,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 119,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 119,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 110,909 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 101,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil borderline pass (2.7.3)

Nearside wing mirror cracked

prop shaft coupling starting to split

Pass 20 Sep 2016 92,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 86,644 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring items

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 79,970 miles

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

tyre pressure monitor warning illuminated

Pass 26 Sep 2013 65,726 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,535 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 38,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LBP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH58 LBP registered?

YH58 LBP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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