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OE57 YTA

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,847 mi
Last recorded102,847 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 YTA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 102,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 102,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 91,871 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 86,765 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 79,792 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 74,747 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 74,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 66,967 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 57,153 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 44,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 44,966 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 34,384 miles

Central Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 25 Jan 2016 26,083 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 23,344 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 21,000 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 17,351 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 14,178 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 11,699 miles

windscreen has very small chip

Fail 12 Jan 2011 11,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

windscreen has very small chip

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 YTA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OE57 YTA, 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 OE57 YTA registered?

OE57 YTA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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