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YA57 FHM

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,205 mi
Last recorded124,205 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 124,205 miles

under tray fitted

vehicle inspected wet conditions

Fail 14 Nov 2025 124,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

vehicle inspected wet conditions

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing rear (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 121,274 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 121,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 115,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 109,876 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 102,171 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 97,692 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 91,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 83,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 76,592 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Fail 5 Oct 2017 76,591 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 19 Aug 2016 62,878 miles

Nearside Front slight bind developing

Pass 25 Aug 2015 52,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 49,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 42,713 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 36,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing very low on edges

rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 5 Feb 2013 36,769 miles

front tyres wearing very low on edges

rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 28 Jan 2012 30,504 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 30,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 25,939 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 25,926 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 FHM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FHM, 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 FHM registered?

YA57 FHM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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