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YA57 CTX

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,593 mi
Last recorded128,593 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 CTX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 128,593 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 127,540 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both side (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both side (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 118,653 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 118,136 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 107,371 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 98,045 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp [ advise replacement ] (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

TPMS warning illuminated

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine cover and under trays fitted

noise from engine / pulleys require attention

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

zero emissions

Pass 12 Sep 2018 91,881 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine cover and under trays fitted

zero emissions

Fail 12 Sep 2018 91,881 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

centre exhaust clamp

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine cover and under trays fitted

zero emissions

Pass 13 Sep 2017 86,299 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 86,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 75,208 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 67,502 miles

brake pipes are coated in grease

child seat fitted to o/s/r

undertrays are fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2014 56,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

anti-slip missing from clutch peddle

Pass 4 Feb 2013 45,113 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 30,848 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 17,154 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn uneven

rear tyres worn uneven

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 CTX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CTX, 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 CTX registered?

YA57 CTX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 February 2008.

Is YA57 CTX safe to buy?

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