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YL57 DWV

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,956 mi
Last recorded113,956 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 DWV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 113,956 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 107,980 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 107,979 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 96,405 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 96,404 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 83,011 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 77,895 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 27 Mar 2014 66,193 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,191 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,706 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,460 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 26,007 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 DWV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver 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 DWV, 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 DWV registered?

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

Is YL57 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 DWV 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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