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NV57 YYD

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,530 mi
Last recorded82,530 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV57 YYD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 82,530 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Heatshield insecure, not likely to become detached

Pass 11 Mar 2024 70,895 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 70,663 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 70,580 miles

Exhaust system insecure front clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 64,547 miles

Front exhaust clamp to cat leaking slightly will need attention shortly

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively will need attention shortly (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front bumper damage no sharp edges

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

Offside Rear bumper has slight damage no sharp edges

unable to see all component in engine bay due to covers

unable to see all components on underside due to covers

Pass 24 Jan 2022 59,226 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 54,930 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front wing slight damage no sharp edges

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted unable to test most under side components

Pass 28 Jan 2020 51,752 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 46,932 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Pass 30 Jan 2018 41,867 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight oil leak from rear diff

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Pass 27 Jan 2017 38,166 miles

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Pass 27 Jan 2016 35,006 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to cover

Fail 27 Jan 2016 35,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to cover

Pass 28 Jan 2015 31,483 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Pass 29 Jan 2014 28,099 miles

nsf tyre close on outer edge

osf tyre close on outer edge

unable to test most of lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside of vehicle due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Pass 29 Jan 2013 22,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to test all brake pipes due to plastic covers

Pass 30 Jan 2012 18,354 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2011 13,998 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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NV57 YYD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NV57 YYD, 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 NV57 YYD registered?

NV57 YYD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 26 January 2008.

Is NV57 YYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV57 YYD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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