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YA57 DZF

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,880 mi
Last recorded124,880 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 DZF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2025 124,880 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi's leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 124,880 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi's leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 121,675 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both mirror glasses discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2023 119,864 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both mirror glasses discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 118,383 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 118,383 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 116,820 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 116,817 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 115,536 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2020 115,527 miles

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2019 112,577 miles

under trays fitted through out

Fail 15 Mar 2019 112,570 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast 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))

under trays fitted through out

Pass 15 Mar 2018 109,563 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 109,562 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 106,932 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 106,918 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 95,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 95,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush back rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 76,635 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads appear to be worn low,further investigation recommended

Pass 17 Apr 2014 67,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing low on the edges of the tread

Pass 25 Apr 2013 53,091 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 42,019 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 33,122 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 31,336 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 DZF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DZF, 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 DZF registered?

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

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