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EY57 UNH

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

195,510 mi
Last recorded195,510 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY57 UNH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 195,510 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 183,903 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 174,139 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 162,799 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished. both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 162,794 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished. both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 147,964 miles

Front brake flexi hoses cracking

stone chips front screen

Pass 16 Feb 2021 135,681 miles

Rear exhaust hanger detached

Pass 11 Feb 2020 127,790 miles

child seat fitted to osr seat

Fail 11 Feb 2020 127,790 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible obscured with mud or other substance (0.1 (b))

child seat fitted to osr seat

Pass 2 Feb 2019 115,089 miles

Front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges and is in poor condition

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge

child seat fitted to nsr seat

Pass 20 Feb 2018 104,343 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak engine. ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 85,914 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 74,544 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 66,962 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 57,352 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)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 57,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 49,563 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 40,577 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 31,210 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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EY57 UNH 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 84.2%.

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 EY57 UNH, 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 EY57 UNH registered?

EY57 UNH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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