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MD57 YBS

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,146 mi
Last recorded112,146 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD57 YBS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 112,146 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin inner worn more (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 112,144 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin inner worn more (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

mil light on

Pass 24 Oct 2019 109,347 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake just made requirements

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 109,269 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working with rear fog lights on (4.3.3 (b))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake just made requirements

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 105,677 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 102,574 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 95,855 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2015 87,690 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 87,608 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear link arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 63,555 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 62,863 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 57,605 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 50,931 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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MD57 YBS is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 MD57 YBS, 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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MD57 YBS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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