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YA57 FGV

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

201,283 mi
Last recorded201,283 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 FGV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 201,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 201,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 156,527 miles

Oil leak ()

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

brake warning light on

Pass 9 May 2016 135,435 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 107,676 miles

front brake pad sensor wire loose

Pass 6 Jan 2014 81,836 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 69,083 miles

rear discs slight deterioration.

wipers slight deterioration.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 54,188 miles

front and rear brake discs showing heavy wear.advise monitering.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 37,440 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 FGV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FGV, 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 FGV registered?

YA57 FGV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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The MOT history for YA57 FGV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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