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YH58 ZFS

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,761 mi
Last recorded96,761 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 96,761 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear hoses going hard fronts cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2024 91,699 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear hoses going hard front hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 88,451 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi hoses starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 84,152 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 84,144 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 84,119 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 78,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 75,290 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 68,801 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Aug 2018 55,441 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 44,169 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 44,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Canvas showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Canvas showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 35,832 miles

plastic covers obstructing view to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2015 29,149 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 26,143 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 26,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 23,548 miles

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 20 Sep 2012 19,762 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 14,308 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 14,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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 ZFS is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZFS, 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 ZFS registered?

YH58 ZFS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 October 2008.

Is YH58 ZFS safe to buy?

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