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YA57 ZTH

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,556 mi
Last recorded106,556 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 106,556 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 96,063 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 96,060 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall by beads badly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 89,145 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 84,844 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 76,076 miles

Advise brake warning light on. rear sensor insecure.

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to inner and outer sidewall.

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on edges.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm to hub (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 76,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Advise both front tyres worn on edges, but of stepped design.

Advise brake warning light on. rear sensor insecure.

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to inner and outer sidewall.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm to hub (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 64,922 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 60,824 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 53,235 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 53,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 45,977 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 39,150 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,645 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 25,665 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 23,272 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 ZTH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 ZTH, 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 ZTH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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