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YL57 CGO

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,753 mi
Last recorded96,753 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 96,753 miles

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

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

unable to check underbody brake pipes and fuel lines due to undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2021 91,298 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 91,221 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 86,269 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front front tyres perishing/ cracking/worn on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2019 82,030 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 81,864 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment handbrake (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 76,791 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 76,661 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 72,344 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 67,658 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 62,462 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 57,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

trigger point not met

Pass 9 Apr 2014 51,076 miles

both front brake discs lipped.

both rear brake pads on limits

both rear tyres close to wear limits

Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,140 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 30,322 miles

emissions trigger point not met

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 8 Apr 2011 21,919 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 19,407 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 19,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 CGO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YL57 CGO, 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 CGO registered?

YL57 CGO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is YL57 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 CGO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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