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YA57 APZ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,779 mi
Last recorded73,779 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 APZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 73,779 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 73,625 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 64,332 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 55,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jan 2013 55,705 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre appears low on pressure

warning lights illuminated on dash panel

Pass 13 Jan 2012 47,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat insecure and poorly fitted.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 36,818 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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YA57 APZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YA57 APZ, 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 YA57 APZ registered?

YA57 APZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is YA57 APZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA57 APZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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