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RY57 SXL

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,997 mi
Last recorded103,997 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 SXL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 103,997 miles

EML illuminated , vehicle registered before 1st July 2008

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front breather pipe damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque/reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque/reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear subframe support bracket corroding

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 95,588 miles

Front breather pipe damaged

EML illuminated , vehicle registered before 1st July 2008

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

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

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

Offside rear subframe support bracket corroding

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 85,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 85,143 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 77,979 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 72,567 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 68,289 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 68,272 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 57,867 miles

engine management light on

Pass 4 Apr 2016 47,017 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 42,936 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 42,837 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 37,343 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 32,704 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 29,272 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 22,791 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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RY57 SXL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RY57 SXL, 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 RY57 SXL registered?

RY57 SXL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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