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NH57 LYG

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,598 mi
Last recorded108,598 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 LYG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 108,598 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated donut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 108,342 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Engine Bay Around Cat Area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mount Snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 102,086 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 95,207 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 95,207 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 78,645 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 78,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 65,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,639 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 57,629 miles

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

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

smoke test no reading

Pass 11 Feb 2015 52,403 miles

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

smoke test no reading

Pass 9 Jan 2014 46,696 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 40,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 33,284 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 11 Nov 2010 26,629 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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NH57 LYG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NH57 LYG, 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 NH57 LYG registered?

NH57 LYG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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