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YL57 CZS

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,713 mi
Last recorded100,713 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 CZS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2026 100,713 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Lack of engine oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad warning wire not fitted/insecure

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 93,538 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 88,594 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 82,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 79,306 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 75,040 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Feb 2021 75,040 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front suspension bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Feb 2020 72,256 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side-wall 215/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side-wall 245/35 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 72,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side-wall 215/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side-wall 215/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side-wall 245/35 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 67,530 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 64,865 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 60,230 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 60,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jan 2016 54,511 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 215/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 215/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 54,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 215/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 215/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 44,732 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 36,484 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 30,489 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 30,489 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 22,506 miles

BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE050A RSC 215/40/R18 (85Y)

Dsc warning light on instrument cluster

Nearside and offside front tyre worn from inner and outeer edges and also cracked inbetween treads

Pass 26 Jan 2011 12,691 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 CZS is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 CZS, 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 CZS registered?

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

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The MOT history for YL57 CZS 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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