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YL57 CKA

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

158,306 mi
Last recorded158,306 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 CKA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 158,306 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Underside rear corroded

handbrake lever has travel

Fail 28 Nov 2025 158,306 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Underside rear corroded

handbrake lever has travel

Pass 7 Nov 2024 154,348 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 154,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 141,558 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 128,190 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 128,190 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 112,554 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 101,717 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 91,486 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 78,849 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 70,027 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged rim scuffed (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 65,030 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 57,370 miles

bothside rear brake pad,s inner face worn close to legal limit,should replace.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 49,651 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 36,470 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 25,025 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 16,042 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 10,844 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 CKA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CKA, 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 CKA registered?

YL57 CKA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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