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YA57 EZG

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,281 mi
Last recorded115,281 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 115,281 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section of exhaust pipe cracked. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 112,426 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 112,099 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 110,194 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 108,127 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 107,510 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 107,506 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 102,365 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 102,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 94,791 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 87,367 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 79,850 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 66,462 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2014 52,400 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 52,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 43,025 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 43,024 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 30,939 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 26,483 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 19,781 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 EZG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EZG, 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 EZG registered?

YA57 EZG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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