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YA57 CYV

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,491 mi
Last recorded130,491 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 130,491 miles

Bonnet secondary catch seized

Engine breather system leaking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury

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

Nearside Front Tyre has slight kerb damage

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 130,489 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected Brake wear sensor wiring broken (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet secondary catch seized

Brake wear warning light on dash

Engine breather system leaking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury

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

Nearside Front Tyre has slight kerb damage

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 118,479 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 6 Apr 2017 104,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 92,876 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 88,641 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 84,537 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 80,229 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,568 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 CYV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CYV, 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 CYV registered?

YA57 CYV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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