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YH58 LFM

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,402 mi
Last recorded122,402 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 LFM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 122,402 miles

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

under-trays fitted.

Pass 16 Oct 2017 112,556 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 98,373 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 98,373 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 83,331 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 11 Oct 2014 72,194 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2014 72,165 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 60,941 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 46,055 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 46,031 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 30,558 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 30,558 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 30,377 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 LFM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YH58 LFM, 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 LFM registered?

YH58 LFM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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