MOT Status
ValidMileage
119,300 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn badly on edges, close to cords showing. 205/50-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting broken away from subframe mounting (7.1.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50-17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn down to wear sensor, but not to limit (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear pad sensor wire fouling on driveshaft
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YF57 OSO 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 72.7%.
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 YF57 OSO, 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 YF57 OSO registered?
YF57 OSO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 11 January 2008.
Is YF57 OSO safe to buy?
The MOT history for YF57 OSO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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