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YL57 CVB

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,423 mi
Last recorded117,423 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 CVB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 117,423 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2024 112,888 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 112,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 110,337 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear brake binding slightly - recommend attention.

Fail 16 Feb 2023 110,337 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear brake binding slightly - recommend attention.

Pass 15 Feb 2022 107,275 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 107,270 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 104,020 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 95,907 miles

o/s/r h/brake low on efficiency

Pass 16 Feb 2019 90,382 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 78,280 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 76,129 miles

both rear Tyre's wearing on the inner edge

Pass 24 May 2016 70,212 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 67,046 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 63,258 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 61,328 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 4 Feb 2013 52,174 miles

bonnet hard to open

off side front tyre very poor

Pass 31 Jan 2012 47,063 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 CVB is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CVB, 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 CVB registered?

YL57 CVB is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is YL57 CVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 CVB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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