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YA57 CYJ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,849 mi
Last recorded135,849 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 135,849 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 135,476 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 121,071 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 118,907 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 115,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 96,908 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 72,729 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 72,729 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 53,995 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 46,780 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 39,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges and cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2011 31,588 miles

Both rear tyres are on 3mm

Pass 28 Sep 2010 24,166 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 CYJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YA57 CYJ, 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 YA57 CYJ registered?

YA57 CYJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 15 February 2008.

Is YA57 CYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA57 CYJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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