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YH58 LEJ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,599 mi
Last recorded88,599 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 88,599 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

hand brake warning indicates a malfunction

Fail 9 Oct 2018 88,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

hand brake warning indicates a malfunction

Pass 24 Oct 2017 79,422 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 77,022 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 70,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus cracking with age (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

zero emissions

Fail 9 Oct 2015 70,788 miles

zero emissions

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus cracking with age (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 53,669 miles

Engine oil level is on minimum level,

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge,

Service due indicator is on,

Pass 17 Oct 2013 36,849 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Oct 2012 16,667 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 16,643 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 12,667 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 LEJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LEJ, 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 LEJ registered?

YH58 LEJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 October 2008.

Is YH58 LEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH58 LEJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH58 LEJ have outstanding finance?

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