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YK58 LGG

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

78,105 mi
Last recorded78,105 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 LGG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 78,105 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 74,384 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 68,973 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 53,084 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 47,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 46,196 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 45,376 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front brake discs slightly worn

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Apr 2019 43,889 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 42,800 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 42,439 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 42,439 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 41,689 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 39,796 miles

Both rear brake pads getting low

Both rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 15 Apr 2014 37,778 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 16 Apr 2013 36,014 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

emissions not detected

n/s/f tyre worn edges

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

Pass 18 Apr 2012 31,861 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges

tested wet

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 23 Apr 2011 24,420 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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YK58 LGG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YK58 LGG, 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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YK58 LGG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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