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DA57 HYO

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,555 mi
Last recorded123,555 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 HYO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 123,555 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing n/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 112,476 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 110,128 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 110,113 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 104,509 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 104,504 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 91,705 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2012 91,699 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2011 78,697 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 78,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 68,369 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 68,369 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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DA57 HYO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA57 HYO, 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 DA57 HYO registered?

DA57 HYO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is DA57 HYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA57 HYO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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