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YH58 ZSO

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,245 mi
Last recorded138,245 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 138,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 129,358 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 120,290 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 114,115 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 102,765 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 102,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 96,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 90,960 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 86,035 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 86,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 79,945 miles

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

Sill & inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 71,176 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 70,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect AND FLICKERING BADLY (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45-17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 57,120 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 49,409 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 40,520 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 31,073 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 21,357 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)

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 ZSO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZSO, 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 ZSO registered?

YH58 ZSO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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