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YL57 DDA

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

135,873 mi
Last recorded135,873 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 135,873 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated at rear differential (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside rear lower and offside rear lower hub rose joints have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 128,210 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear upper and lower control arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear upper control arm joint has some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 120,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 105,326 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 89,914 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 80,554 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 78,146 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 75,664 miles

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

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

Undertray(s), Engine cover(s) fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2018 71,747 miles

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 68,731 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 68,731 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 65,344 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2015 60,881 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 54,564 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 38,749 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 32,537 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 26,710 miles

engine, under body plastic trays fitted..

nearside rear tyre wearing low inner tread pattern..

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 DDA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DDA, 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 DDA registered?

YL57 DDA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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