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YA57 KLK

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,782 mi
Last recorded97,782 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 97,782 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 97,782 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin EGR pipe leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 96,458 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 95,302 miles

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

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 95,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 92,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear tyre tread worn to a minimum depth of 2.2 mm approximately (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside rear brake pads worn to 5 mm approximately (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 92,129 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear tyre tread worn to a minimum depth of 2.2 mm approximately (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside rear brake pads worn to 5 mm approximately (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 86,430 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 80,072 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 80,018 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp too flex (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 68,469 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover and under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2016 68,367 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge of tyre (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 59,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt childseat fitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 59,830 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt childseat fitted

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 46,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 32,434 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 31,228 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 26,608 miles

front two tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 22 Feb 2011 20,011 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 19,990 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 KLK 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 70%.

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 KLK, 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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YA57 KLK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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