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YL57 BYS

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,170 mi
Last recorded111,170 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 BYS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 111,170 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 108,183 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 102,188 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 88,640 miles

Nearside Front Wheel binding

Pass 3 Jan 2017 80,668 miles

suspect washers frozen

Pass 2 Feb 2016 69,955 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear + n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 66,706 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 62,471 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 60,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 50,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 39,628 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 25,489 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 25,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YL57 BYS is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YL57 BYS, 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 YL57 BYS registered?

YL57 BYS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 12 February 2008.

Is YL57 BYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 BYS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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