MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front clamp/joint (6.1.2 (a))
Lower Exhaust system insecure front clamp broken ( chalked ) (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted outer retaining securing clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing + nail (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
chips in front windscreen
undertrays fitted throughout vehicle
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
excess h/brake travel
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YL57 DVG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 DVG, 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 DVG registered?
YL57 DVG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 February 2008.
Is YL57 DVG safe to buy?
The MOT history for YL57 DVG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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