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YH58 ZLK

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,233 mi
Last recorded150,233 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 ZLK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 150,233 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Aug 2024 130,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Sep 2023 123,389 miles

emissions to clean to read

under body covered

Fail 29 Sep 2023 125,370 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

emissions to clean to read

under body covered

Pass 12 Oct 2022 118,643 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 109,430 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 109,430 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 100,968 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 95,413 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 95,410 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 86,712 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 Nov 2017 81,263 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 65,452 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 2 Nov 2015 51,055 miles

rear seats not tested as folded down

Pass 6 Nov 2014 38,073 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 30,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 30,697 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 25,985 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 19,629 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 ZLK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZLK, 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 ZLK registered?

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

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