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YL57 EAF

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,031 mi
Last recorded121,031 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 EAF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 121,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 100,274 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 100,274 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 89,760 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 89,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre been worn to cords inner edge. 205/50/17runflat (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 79,419 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 79,419 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 69,879 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 69,879 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,191 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 53,272 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 43,894 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 41,349 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 41,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW AT BOTH SIDES.

Pass 22 Jan 2011 30,161 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 EAF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EAF, 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 EAF registered?

YL57 EAF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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