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YF57 KBV

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,252 mi
Last recorded74,252 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 KBV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 74,252 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2019 69,655 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2018 66,793 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 66,793 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 63,017 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 63,012 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 59,079 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 56,081 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 48,644 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 42,411 miles

o/s rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 17 Jan 2013 35,286 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 29,248 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 21,735 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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YF57 KBV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YF57 KBV, 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 YF57 KBV registered?

YF57 KBV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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The MOT history for YF57 KBV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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