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YK58 LGO

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,057 mi
Last recorded157,057 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 LGO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 157,057 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 157,057 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 147,103 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 147,103 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 140,481 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 131,648 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 117,935 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 117,935 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 112,158 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 108,944 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 97,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread also out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread also out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 83,470 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 70,297 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 70,297 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 52,719 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 29,809 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 26,616 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 22,593 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 16,178 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 LGO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black 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 YK58 LGO, 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 YK58 LGO registered?

YK58 LGO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is YK58 LGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK58 LGO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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