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YL57 DZF

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

160,026 mi
Last recorded160,026 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 160,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Feb 2024 160,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 144,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi worn / blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm 245/35/zr18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm 245/35/zr18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

condensation in the n/s and o/s light units

Pass 2 Aug 2021 131,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewall 215/40/18YXL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18VXL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 124,997 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in both rear hub lower knuckle joints

Fail 22 Jul 2020 124,934 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/f binding on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in both rear hub lower knuckle joints

Pass 2 Aug 2019 115,325 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 115,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2018 100,041 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 84,434 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 84,430 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside rear tyre worn close to ply on inner shoulder

Pass 24 May 2016 79,140 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges, are starting to perish and are on 3mm of tread

Child seat fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle has engine covers and under-trays fitted making it difficult to inspect

Pass 15 May 2015 69,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 6 May 2014 59,165 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 50,131 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 40,864 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 29,287 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 28,936 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 28,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 DZF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DZF, 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 DZF registered?

YL57 DZF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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