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HG57 YBE

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

177,339 mi
Last recorded177,339 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 YBE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 177,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle, suspension components and brake pipes all heavily coated in undersealer

Pass 27 Mar 2023 165,206 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 165,203 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective rear sensor inop (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

tyre warning light on

Pass 17 Mar 2022 155,799 miles

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

Central Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 155,799 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2021 152,575 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad ware sensor wire insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Reversing lamps inoperative

Fail 28 Mar 2021 152,575 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad ware sensor wire insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Reversing lamps inoperative

Pass 6 Mar 2020 145,527 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 144,775 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 131,585 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 123,329 miles

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

Rear both rear abs rings

Pass 13 Sep 2016 104,056 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 75,169 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 75,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 71,284 miles

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

Offside Inner Front 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 5 Mar 2013 66,103 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 41,176 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 16,237 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 15,617 miles

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

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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HG57 YBE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HG57 YBE, 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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HG57 YBE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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