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YF57 OSO

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,300 mi
Last recorded119,300 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2025 119,300 miles

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))

Pass 15 May 2024 114,654 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2024 114,654 miles

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))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 109,927 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 99,643 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 95,572 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 87,484 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 87,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 84,409 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 84,409 miles

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))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 79,629 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 79,629 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 68,349 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 56,083 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 53,562 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 48,704 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 43,402 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 36,085 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 36,085 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 36,044 miles

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)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 27,562 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 27,562 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 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.

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