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YL57 DOU

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,154 mi
Last recorded107,154 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2022 107,154 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 106,366 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 85,499 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 77,296 miles

All tyres are worn on edges

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Stretched tyres fitted

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 22 Feb 2017 70,241 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 60,018 miles

front brake pads worn low

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 6 Feb 2015 44,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres wearing heavier on inner edges of tread

Pass 3 Feb 2014 37,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted over both sills

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2013 32,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

body has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

engine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 25,214 miles

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

both front tyres are worn on outer edges

Pass 26 Feb 2011 18,721 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 DOU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DOU, 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 DOU registered?

YL57 DOU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 February 2008.

Is YL57 DOU safe to buy?

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