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YL57 DXC

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,869 mi
Last recorded124,869 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 124,869 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 124,997 miles

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 118,907 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 118,905 miles

Brake warning device defective (3.3.E.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 113,676 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 113,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 101,062 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 89,928 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 85,007 miles

1 exhaust rubber missing

Pass 31 Jan 2012 68,008 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake warning lamp illuminated

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside front tyre worn on outer shoulders

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Jan 2011 51,311 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 DXC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DXC, 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 DXC registered?

YL57 DXC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is YL57 DXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 DXC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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