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OE57 WYP

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,381 mi
Last recorded118,381 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 WYP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 118,381 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 115,528 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 115,501 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 112,144 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

parking brake travel nearing limit

rear exhaust mount broken , system still supported

Fail 5 May 2017 112,144 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

parking brake travel nearing limit

rear exhaust mount broken , system still supported

Pass 12 May 2016 103,450 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

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

covers and trays fitted to vehicle

nail in rear offside tyre

Fail 12 May 2016 103,450 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

covers and trays fitted to vehicle

nail in rear offside tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2015 92,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 83,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front offside & nearside tyres deteriorating

Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2013 70,587 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 51,743 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear forming on both front tyre treads

Pass 10 Jan 2011 37,303 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)

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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OE57 WYP 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 69.2%.

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 OE57 WYP, 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 OE57 WYP registered?

OE57 WYP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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