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YH58 ZLO

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,687 mi
Last recorded178,687 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 ZLO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 178,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 178,687 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel HANDBREAK (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 166,703 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 153,325 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 134,188 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 127,517 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 113,804 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 113,804 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 89,929 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 75,998 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2016 67,060 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 63,350 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 57,367 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly ridged

off side rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 1 Nov 2013 47,114 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2012 33,319 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 20,004 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 ZLO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ZLO, 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 ZLO registered?

YH58 ZLO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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The MOT history for YH58 ZLO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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