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YA57 DRV

2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,863 mi
Last recorded115,863 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 DRV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 115,863 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 111,660 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 111,659 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 102,088 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front brake hoses perished

handbrake lever travel on limit

offside handbrake efficiency effective but on limit

Pass 25 Apr 2019 91,603 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 91,603 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 82,768 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 71,446 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 56,332 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 41,989 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 33,190 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 32,814 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 25,756 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 25,637 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 20,675 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 12,560 miles

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

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 DRV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol 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 YA57 DRV, 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 DRV registered?

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

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