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RA57 JYL

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,985 mi
Last recorded89,985 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 JYL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 89,985 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Aug 2024 89,981 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn play at road wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 85,511 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 85,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 81,129 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight blow on front flexi

Fail 28 Jul 2022 81,129 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight blow on front flexi

Pass 4 Aug 2021 78,650 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r subframe brace rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2020 75,905 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn , on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn , on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front wiper blade split on end

Pass 1 Aug 2019 73,106 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring upper mounting areas nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 73,106 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring upper mounting areas nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 71,067 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 66,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre signs of perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

plastic under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 62,237 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 58,158 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 58,158 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,887 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 47,887 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 39,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 May 2012 31,548 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 27,556 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 25,995 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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RA57 JYL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RA57 JYL, 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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RA57 JYL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is RA57 JYL safe to buy?

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