MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,146 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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))
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))
oil leak
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was MD57 YBS registered?
MD57 YBS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 February 2008.
Is MD57 YBS safe to buy?
The MOT history for MD57 YBS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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