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YA57 EEX

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

38,322 mi
Last recorded38,322 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 EEX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 38,322 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 34,778 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 32,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 32,529 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 30,395 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 29,323 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 27,317 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2018 26,238 miles

Nearside Rear body damaged

diesel emissions too clean

Pass 10 May 2017 24,323 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 22,532 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 20,800 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2015 20,796 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

all four tyres perishing

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 14 Sep 2013 17,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2012 16,984 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 13,820 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 EEX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EEX, 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 EEX registered?

YA57 EEX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is YA57 EEX safe to buy?

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