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MT57 YRV

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

158,885 mi
Last recorded158,885 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 YRV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 158,885 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 149,392 miles

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

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2018 141,441 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 135,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 118,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres inner sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 7 Jan 2015 98,285 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)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 91,514 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 82,065 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 81,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 66,935 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 50,999 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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MT57 YRV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 MT57 YRV, 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 MT57 YRV registered?

MT57 YRV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is MT57 YRV safe to buy?

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