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YA57 EOF

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,807 mi
Last recorded129,807 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 EOF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2020 129,807 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 124,105 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 114,380 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 108,291 miles

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable both front track rod ends and inner arms (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 103,061 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear suspension arm bush has slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2015 97,122 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Offside Rear suspension arm bush has slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2014 89,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 27 Jul 2013 80,216 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 79,871 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 64,253 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,384 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 EOF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EOF, 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 EOF registered?

YA57 EOF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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