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YA57 FEU

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

175,160 mi
Last recorded175,160 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 175,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement including trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 171,883 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear, all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2024 167,038 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 162,916 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Both bump stoppers worn

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both stabiliser bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 158,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside handbrake uses more effort than nearside

Oil level close to minimum

Slight dampness of oil around gearbox

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear stabiliser link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 152,769 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear 2 rear exhaust dampers perishing

Rear corrosion on rear axle

Rear general corrosion of rear of chassis

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 21 Jan 2020 147,895 miles

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

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

brake servo not working to maximum potential but still working

Pass 7 Feb 2019 140,363 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 133,480 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 133,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 123,376 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 123,276 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 108,414 miles

undertrays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Feb 2015 86,869 miles

fuel warning light on

Pass 14 Feb 2014 71,009 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 71,009 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 61,090 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 50,798 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 36,383 miles

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

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

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 FEU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FEU, 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 FEU registered?

YA57 FEU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 15 February 2008.

Is YA57 FEU safe to buy?

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