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YL57 CNA

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,776 mi
Last recorded143,776 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 143,776 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both rear light units (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 137,813 miles

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

hand brake travel

Pass 24 Jun 2017 131,449 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 131,449 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 117,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 106,857 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 88,450 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 88,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 76,429 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 76,429 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,285 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 57,028 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 29,706 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 CNA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CNA, 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 CNA registered?

YL57 CNA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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