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YL57 CXP

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,109 mi
Last recorded124,109 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 CXP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2025 124,109 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 112,396 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 112,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 98,231 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 157,938 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 95,018 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 95,018 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 92,693 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 89,290 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 84,262 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 75,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45r17 91v runflat (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 74,834 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45r17 91v runflat (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 60,542 miles

front pads worn to wear sensor discs lipped

Pass 16 Jan 2016 47,912 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 39,475 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 33,478 miles

WET TEST

fuel filler flap sticking

rear brake pads appear low

underside covered making inspection difficult

Fail 23 Jan 2014 33,343 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

WET TEST

fuel filler flap sticking

rear brake pads appear low

underside covered making inspection difficult

Pass 14 Feb 2013 26,049 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 26,049 miles

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 2 Apr 2012 20,876 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Feb 2011 11,412 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 CXP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CXP, 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 CXP registered?

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

Is YL57 CXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 CXP shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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