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YL57 CUV

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,074 mi
Last recorded103,074 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 103,074 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 96,601 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 96,601 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 87,568 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 87,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres worn on edges and perishing

n/s/f mirror glass damaged (non obligatory )

o/s/r tyre low on tread and perishing

Pass 19 Mar 2018 75,099 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 67,429 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 59,360 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 48,815 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 44,844 miles

Emissions too clean to be tested.

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 38,696 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 31,184 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 24,733 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 CUV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CUV, 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 CUV registered?

YL57 CUV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 6 February 2008.

Is YL57 CUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 CUV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL57 CUV have outstanding finance?

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