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YL57 DVF

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,001 mi
Last recorded115,001 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 DVF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 115,001 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 18 May 2017 111,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 May 2017 111,259 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe is broken needs welding (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 102,482 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 102,481 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 83,182 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 69,496 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 56,037 miles

some damage to o/s/front tyre sidewall

Pass 2 May 2012 44,795 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 29,286 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 14,872 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 DVF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DVF, 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 DVF registered?

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

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