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EN57 ZYJ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,357 mi
Last recorded107,357 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 ZYJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 107,357 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 97,707 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 79,741 miles

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2015 70,912 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 61,306 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 51,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 51,305 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 41,331 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 31,538 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 24,194 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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EN57 ZYJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EN57 ZYJ, 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

How do I check the history of EN57 ZYJ?

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What year was EN57 ZYJ registered?

EN57 ZYJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is EN57 ZYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN57 ZYJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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