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YL57 DVC

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,582 mi
Last recorded130,582 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 130,582 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 101,569 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)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 101,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 84,267 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 80,262 miles

Exhaust front pipe clamp cracked

Front suspension bump stops perished

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Fail 9 Jun 2016 80,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust front pipe clamp cracked

Front suspension bump stops perished

Nearside Front bald inner edge and deep cuts in tread

Offside Rear tyre deep cuts in tread

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Pass 10 Jun 2015 73,611 miles

Bonnet catch seized but holds bonnet closed

Deep cut in N/s/f tyre tread

Deep cut in N/s/r tyre tread

Front suspension bump stops perished

O/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Pass 5 Jun 2014 65,984 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 57,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 48,088 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 37,311 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 33,631 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 DVC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DVC, 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 DVC registered?

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

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The MOT history for YL57 DVC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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