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YF57 LXW

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,733 mi
Last recorded144,733 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 LXW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 144,733 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 144,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 138,817 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 126,299 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 126,299 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting broken and missing. (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 110,275 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 97,939 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 85,986 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 66,283 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 55,910 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 LXW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LXW, 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 LXW registered?

YF57 LXW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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