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YL57 CHH

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,010 mi
Last recorded143,010 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 CHH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 143,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 143,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 119,668 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 119,668 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 110,113 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 94,969 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 92,763 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 84,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 74,146 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 64,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2015 56,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 48,931 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2013 39,353 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 29,544 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 20,765 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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YL57 CHH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 CHH, 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 YL57 CHH registered?

YL57 CHH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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The MOT history for YL57 CHH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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