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RA57 YFE

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,365 mi
Last recorded119,365 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 YFE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 119,365 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 116,488 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 107,019 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 97,583 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 97,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 85,925 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 78,804 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 71,253 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 62,942 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)

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

o/s/f jacking pad missing

Pass 23 Dec 2010 46,162 miles

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)

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 YFE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RA57 YFE, 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 RA57 YFE registered?

RA57 YFE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is RA57 YFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA57 YFE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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