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YA57 ETY

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,198 mi
Last recorded144,198 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 144,198 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 139,224 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 139,223 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 134,047 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 127,392 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 127,390 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 116,658 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 107,335 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 93,635 miles

nearside front tyre cut on inner side wall

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2015 93,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall cut

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (205/50/R17)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 78,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 78,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 63,379 miles

n/s front tyre bold on edge (advise replacement)

o/s front tyre starting to wear on outed edge

rear inner brake pads starting to wear low

rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 10 Jan 2012 48,647 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 48,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 33,115 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 ETY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ETY, 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 ETY registered?

YA57 ETY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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