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YL57 DKF

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

126,099 mi
Last recorded126,099 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 126,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn HUB BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn HUB BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 120,861 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 120,850 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 116,092 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2024 116,092 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear abs wire running on drive shaft ,wiring running through rear spring

Pass 29 Jun 2023 108,986 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 101,486 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 101,435 miles

Emissions not tested excessive co output & high lambda reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 96,620 miles

small chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Jun 2021 96,620 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

small chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Jun 2020 87,260 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 87,260 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 84,663 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 72,973 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)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 72,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 60,814 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,391 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Front window screen stone chip

Fail 16 Feb 2016 59,391 miles

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)

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

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Front window screen stone chip

Pass 4 Feb 2015 53,281 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 53,257 miles

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 46,112 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 38,979 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside/outside edges tread above 1.6m/m.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 28,302 miles

Near side front road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge.

Fail 2 Feb 2012 28,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 18,358 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 DKF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DKF, 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 DKF registered?

YL57 DKF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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